Forrest Patent Drag Reel 4 1/8" 8'10" Full flexing delicate action

Full flexing delicate action

this reel actually has a separate front and back plate and the handle arm is held in place with the knurled n/s "Bradley" screw that attaches to the spool

Brassing to the inside of the snake guides are the only sign of use I could find

Comes with its original Vom Hofe reel case as well in excellent condition

Western-style grip with mortised birdseye maple seat

Forrest Patent Drag Reel 4 1/8" 8'10" Full flexing delicate actionA nice Forrest of Kelso patent drag salmon winch, 4 1 4" diameter with 1 5 8" spool width. Excellent overall condition with a fine patina throughout and free of any major defects. One side of the foot has been chopped slightly, but that's about it. The reel turns nicely and makes a nice loud click. "Forrests Patent Drag" is lightly engraved in the winding plate opposite the ivorine handle. A nice early example of a classic salmon winch.