Thomas and Thomas Fly Reel 3 3/8" 8'3" The reel seat is a

The reel seat is a black anodized downlocking screwlock with the cork spacer and aluminum pocket cap (also black anodized)

Hideto-san has a deserved reputation for making very visually appealing rods with an exquisite finish

5 3/4" cigar grip with only light soiling

The stripper is a white agate and the snakes are bronze

The reel appears to have had the multiplier screw replaced at some point

Thomas and Thomas Fly Reel 3 3/8" 8'3" The reel seat is aA Thomas and Thomas fly reel, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for LHW, though the bias feels pretty neutral to me. I'm not sure who made this reel but it looks a little like a Bill Ballan reel in some respects. The reel weighs 5. 8 ounces on my scale with a tiny bit of backing still on it. S handle style design with black anodized aluminum sideplates and a silver anodized frame. Fixed click drag. The "T&T" script is etched on the counterbalance. Despite