Farlow 3 1/2" Perfect fly reel - with wishbone check

Farlow 3 1/2" Perfect fly reel - with wishbone checkFor 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

Dark stained tiger maple spacer under standard cap-and-ring hardware

The clicker drag mechanism works flawlessly

The serial number is lettered on the butt section and at the base of each tip

All sections appear to be their original length with sets in the mip and tip sections

For sale here is one of Roy's personal fly-tying vises

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For sale here is a Ross San Miguel 2 fly reel in excellent++ condition

The varnish is flawless Cosmo Spar the same varnish as was used by Sam Carlson and currently by Dana Grey

The rod is marked "Bill Rosgen̢

I will pay return shipping if not pleased

The reel features a quick change spool and is easily convertible

The rod features spliced ferrules that allow for less weight and a fluid action similar to a one-piece rod