Malloch Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool 8'8" Leonard Bimetal fly reel made

Leonard Bimetal fly reel made by Philbrook & Paine in the last quarter of the 19th century

delicate action rod in a unique configuration

For sale here is a 3" Hardy Bougle MKIV fly reel - made in England

The dispenser measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 13/16"

Serial #1119

Malloch Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool 8'8" Leonard Bimetal fly reel madeFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3" caged spool fly reel made by Malloch. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel, showing a Dingley influence, has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Stamped with roman numeral III marks on spool and frame. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. Very, very minor line grooves on frame by stripping pillar. Original ivorine handle spins freely. Minor end play as we