Ari t Hart Rainbow Reel 8'5" and Scott rod tube

and Scott rod tube

as opposed to the later Hunt models from the Maxwell era and beyond which had flamed cane to achieve the darker appearance

compression drag with overrun spring and pawl clicker

There are some slight handling marks on the reels but they've never been lined

Black frame and spool with a silver aluminum handle

Ari t Hart Rainbow Reel 8'5" and Scott rod tubeA nice Ari t' Hart Rainbow fly reel in the very scarce Opal finish, 3 1 2" diameter and set up for LHW. Excellent lightly used condition with a few mounting marks on the foot, a tiny amount of pitting at the base of the interior of the spool, a mild (and very typical) bit of rust at the base edge of the counterweight, and a portion of the spacer at the base of the handle is missing though does not affect the handle's function. Serial #209 which is