Farlow 3 1/2" Perfect fly reel - with wishbone check 5' "The first choice of many

"The first choice of many anglers for all-purpose fishing

Fly Fisherman magazine - Winter issue 1974

7'6" 2-piece 2-tip built for a # 4/5 line

The seat does show some wear in the form of minor nicks and scratches

For sale is a scarce Leonard Mills Model 50B raised pillar fly reel

Farlow 3 1/2" Perfect fly reel - with wishbone check 5' "The first choice of manyFor sale here is a Perfect style reel made by Farlow's of London a 3 1 2 inch "Aluminum" model. It has the rarest and most attractive of check systems the wishbone, or spring check. These springs that provide the tension against a running fish are not the strongest I've encountered. Slight spool wobble and end play could probably use a re bushing but fishable as is. Holdfast logo and maker info stamped on winding plate. Serial number stamped on reel