Malloch 2 1/2" Sun & Planet Fly Reel

Malloch 2 1/2" Sun & Planet Fly ReelFor sale here is a fine example of an early first model all brass reel made by PD Malloch, complete with the internal "Sun & Planet" gearing. Diameter is the super rare 2 1 2". Stamped "Patent" to the winding plate. No issues to disclose as the internal mechanics are as to be expected with an early reel such as this one. Reel foot is original and full length. Pillar screws all original. Turned rosewood handle spins freely, of course attached to the

as stated in the PHY catalog

Clear guide wraps with one of Tom's signatures

For sale here is a masterpiece presentation rod by Ron McKinley

The Falcon line of rods are offered as specials at the end of each year and are akin to the Mantra line in that the rods have some sort of minor visual blemish or imperfection (nothing structural

I'm not sure what more you can say about this reel other than that it is one of the finest reels made today

The oxidized ferrules are size 12/64 and the fit is perfect

with a lightweight black aluminum cap and ring on a fancy spacer

This rod features a graphite spigot ferrule system which allows the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections

An excellent and unusual Maxwell period rod at a value price

If you are looking for a shorter blank to fish in tight confined creeks but still want the backbone and pulling power of a much larger rod - the 476 is the deal

The action is classic glass though a bit faster than most glass rods of this era

Unmolested and full length foot