JW Young 3 1/2" Fly Reel Gary Howells Moderately tempered cane with chestnut

Moderately tempered cane with chestnut wraps

An absolutely gorgeous rod in near mint condition with only the slightest evidence of handling

summer run steelies

Blued guides and ferrules

Small corner is missing from the back cover as shown in the second photo

JW Young 3 1/2" Fly Reel Gary Howells Moderately tempered cane with chestnutFor sale here is a nice fishing reel made by JW Young for retailer Farlow & Co. London. Includes the hardfast logo. It is a Pattern 10B reel 3 1 2". Excellent condition mechanically. No wobble or end play. Crazed erinoid handle spins freely. Reel foot appears to be full length but may be a replacement due to the some filing of the bridge pillar (shown in photos). The line weighting was scratched into the surface of the winding plate as well as always,