David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 11'6" An absolutely gorgeous rod in

An absolutely gorgeous rod in near mint condition

A line size or two down is often better suited with these older and larger Orvis rods

The reel is set up for right hand retrieve but can be converted to left for an extra fee of $65

Also has some rim rash and a ding

David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 11'6" An absolutely gorgeous rod inFor sale here is a 3 3 8" narrow drum fly reel made most likely by David Slater for retailer J. Bernard & Son. Nice check. Correct original smooth alloy foot is 2. 7" long. No line grooves. Ivorine handle is stiff and doesn't spin freely. There is also a slight amount of spindle play. Reel weighs 6. 4 oz. Good looking reel from the early 1900's.