Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4" 8'1" Three up node pattern construction

Three up node pattern construction and the cane is a handsome medium wheatstraw color

Arch also re-bushed the reel and the result is a super tight mechanical reel with absolutely zero wobble or end play

and historical documentation that has heretofore remained mostly unexplored

the Custom Steelhead reels are full-featured with geared retrieve

For sale here is a Ted Godfrey BiMetal fly reel - Model 233 for a 3 weight line and backing

Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4" 8'1" Three up node pattern constructionA nice Farlex Platewind direct drive fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW (though the bias is fairly neutral). Raised pillar design. Serial #080. There is one tiny mounting mark on the foot but I can find no sign that the reel has been fished. Silver anodized throughout. The reel weighs 10 ounces on my scale. Gear and pawl drag system with a nice loud click. Ebonite handle that's slightly flared at the end. The winding plate sports a brass