David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 10' Blued guides with the exception

Blued guides with the exception of the stripper

For sale here is a Winston Rod Co

Comes with original Abel pouch

Mint condition with pouch and unoriginal box

Florida in 1960

David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 10' Blued guides with the exceptionFor sale here is a fine example of a 3 1 2" leaded reel made by David Slater. Model 226. Nice original gunmetal finish. Winds fairly smoothly with a slight wobble. Unfiled smooth brass reel foot is 3" long. Nickel plated brass pillars. Very clean aluminum spool. Original handle spins freely. Click pawl consistently strong in either direction, so this can be fished RHW or LHW. Reel weighs 8. 9oz. Someone needs to be fishing this reel.