DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 8'4" Made in February 1953 by

Made in February 1953 by George Reid and Cal Skinner and remaining in excellent overall condition

this was one of the reels made for the famous "Redbone" celebrity tournament that started in 1988 to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The rod is in like new condition with the original bag and tube

Honey colored main wraps

A superb Saracione Deluxe fly reel

DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 8'4" Made in February 1953 byFor sale here is a D. L. Robichaud #5 Traditional Trout fly reel with removable back cover. This spool removal method is very easy and a very nice feature with these reels. In the once crowded field of classic S handle styled reels being made, I have to admit that these Robichauds are my absolute favorite choice, given their cost to quality ratio. This one is Model #5. Mint condition. Right hand retrieve only. Traditional fixed click pawl. Made to