Sage 505L Fly Reel with Spare Spool [SALE PENDING] Marc Aroner Hardcover in full leather binding

Hardcover in full leather binding with gilt titles on the spine and the Flyfisher's Classic Library logo

These rods were originally sold for $3

Capacity is WF12 + 650 yds

indicating a rare circa-1947 Brooklyn-made reel

The reel comes packed in original green cordura pouch

Sage 505L Fly Reel with Spare Spool [SALE PENDING] Marc Aroner Hardcover in full leather bindingA very nice Sage 505L fly reel with a spare, set up for RHW. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Brothers of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. John or JLH and Sage had them add a palming rim. Good used condition with some loss of finish on the frame edge in a few spots and some mounting marks on the foot, but the wear is cosmetic. No major defects and the reel functions perfectly. The spare spool shows very light