David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 11'6" Also has some rim rash

Also has some rim rash and a ding

A line size or two down is often better suited with these older and larger Orvis rods

Near mint+ and un-lined condition

Made with aluminum and stainless steel with a simple clicker (palm drag)

Sam Slaymaker

David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 11'6" Also has some rim rashFor sale here is a 3 3 8" narrow drum fly reel made most likely by David Slater for retailer J. Bernard & Son. Nice check. Correct original smooth alloy foot is 2. 7" long. No line grooves. Ivorine handle is stiff and doesn't spin freely. There is also a slight amount of spindle play. Reel weighs 6. 4 oz. Good looking reel from the early 1900's.