David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 7'3" And at half the price

And at half the price

both presumably original

No problematic wobble or end play

and the mighty Tarpon has a 4 1/4" diameter with a 1 1/8" spool width

The box is free of defects with the exception of the top right corner of the base being cracked

David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 7'3" And at half the priceFor 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.