Richard Bradley 2 5/8" Trout Reel 7'1" Original ribbed brass reel foot

Original ribbed brass reel foot (straight and full-length)

a twist of the regulator was all that was needed to set the drag using this remarkably elegant mechanism

so it's purely a cosmetic issue

Tim's reels are gaining in popularity

Rod has a wells grip with cork spacer and Thomas' lightweight version of their reel seat hardware

Richard Bradley 2 5/8" Trout Reel 7'1" Original ribbed brass reel footFor sale here is a Bradley 2 5 8" Trout Reel in excellent condition. Made for a 3 4 wt line. Weighs 5 oz. Spool width 7 8". Right or left hand wind even click pawl tension both ways. The late Mr. Bradley made very fine reels and this one needs to find time on the stream.