Kineya Model 701 Fly Reel

Kineya Model 701 Fly ReelFor sale here is a beautiful Kineya Model 701 fly reel in unused condition. There are a couple of minor handling marks on the back plate as shown in the photos. Comes with original Kineya suede drawstring reel bag. Stainless steel rims and pillars, delrin side plates. Counterbalance and rear cap are nickel silver. Fixed check system. Diameter is 2. 9", spool width is 0. 8" and holds a DT4 or DT5 with lots of backing. Reel weighs 5 7 8 oz. Set up for

Exquisite gold wraps and varnish work

Quite smooth and capable of very delicate casts

The ferrules are 11/64 and 16/64 and the tip tops are 5/64

Ferrules are bright as is the uplocking screw lock seat with a varnished butternut spacer

Black and white trim at the hookeeper wraps denote the rod as hollowbuilt

just some soiling to the grip

This reel has never been lined

Rod is in excellent plus condition with no issues to disclose

Neil Freeman worked with Mr

Richard Wheatley swing leaf salmon fly box

The action is medium-fast and dry fly action with a generously swelled butt

The cigar grip is 6 1/4" long