Ari Hart Traun Reel F1 2.6" 4-Piece Dark stained curly maple slide

Dark stained curly maple slide band seat

I've been told there were only 40 of these made by Mr

Classic pre-fire medium dry fly action

The spacer is a white fossilized material

and a 12th edition copy of John Taintor Foote's classic work "The Wedding Gift"

Ari Hart Traun Reel F1 2.6" 4-Piece Dark stained curly maple slideAn Ari 't Hart F1 Traun fly reel, set up for LHW. Near mint condition. Serial number #2425, made in Holland. Black frame and spool. Smooth drag, though the clicker doesn't quite engage consistently around the entire rotation (this has no effect on the drag itself). Capacity for up to a WF5 + 35 yds of 20# backing. Comes with the original ATH leather pouch and original care instructions inside.