Forbes, J. Austin - Sandstone 2 1/2" Reel 7'9" Cigar grip with skinny nose

Cigar grip with skinny nose characteristic of shorter Orvis rods

that tip-top has a pink dye on it presumably to distinguish the tips from one another

For sale here is a very scarce E

Original black Abel reel pouch included

All nickel silver

Forbes, J. Austin - Sandstone 2 1/2" Reel 7'9" Cigar grip with skinny noseFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes "Sandstone" 5727 model fly reel. 2 1 2" diameter. Bronze gold (champagne) color, anodized for protection. Features click and pawl drag, quick change and palmable spool, and easy right left conversion. Made for 1 3 weight lines. Weighs 2. 85 oz. The reel is in mint condition. Includes original pouch, manual, and box.