RL Winston Perfect 3 3/8" Fly Reel 2-piece Maker" stamped into the brass

Maker" stamped into the brass fitting

Dorothy Cardell suffered from bursitis and this is perhaps the reason the ferrules were smaller in an effort to keep the rod weight down

which also suggests that this was a custom reel that Stan built for what I imagine to have been a valued customer (Stan built very few truly custom models outside of his normal catalog)

An Orvis CFO III reel in excellent condition

The seat spacer wood is an excellent varnished koa piece

RL Winston Perfect 3 3/8" Fly Reel 2-piece Maker" stamped into the brassA nice Winston Perfect fly reel, 3 3 8" and set up for LHW. Made for Winston by Hardy, this reel has a handsome finish with a dark forest green tint to it. The reel appears unfished. Serial number "WP2846" on the side of the foot. The reel comes in the original velvet pouch with the Winston logo embroidered on it. A great option to pair with your favorite Winston rod.