Meek 44 Fly Reel 8'4" The taper of the rod

The taper of the rod is based on a rod Pinky Gillum made for his wife

Handsome cap and ring reel seat with a Japanese spruce burl spacer

The wallet remains in excellent overall condition appearing to have been used very little if at all

even on the tip tops where the wear develops the quickest over time from contact with the fly line

For sale here is a brand-new Rio Scandi VersiTip Spey #8/510gr fly line with interchangeable tips

Meek 44 Fly Reel 8'4" The taper of the rodFor sale here is a scarce 3rd model Meek 44 german silver, single action fly reel. Introduced in 1899, the Meek 44 is one of the most collectible fly reels desired worldwide. This third model, at 2 1 4" diameter, features the raised back plate. The reel is in excellent condition throughout and all original. All screws are in fine shape. Very nice click. The reel foot is full length and unaltered, complete with serial number 3736. The ivory handle is