David Edel Philbrook & Paine Style Fly Reel

David Edel Philbrook & Paine Style Fly ReelFor sale here is a bench made reel by David Edel, his rendition of the Philbrook and Paine reel. Unused, as new condition. Fixed check. The reel has a 3 1 4" diameter pillar to pillar, a 5 8" wide spool, and weighs 7 3 4 oz. Fixed, non adjustable click drag. Nickel copper rims, nickel silver screws, counterbalance, pillars. Stainless steel foot. Aluminum spool with bronze arbor. High quality ebonite side plates. The reel is set up for left hand

Many years ago

Comes in a light brown canvas bag with hanging tag

Anodized gold aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer

Comes with detailed authentication letter from Dave Catizone

not one we've seen before so presumably experimental

Aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer

this would fish well today for anyone looking for a heavy trout or light salmon weight reel

For sale here is a Larry Kenney 8' 5 weight

Full wells/E

Indeed a rare find

all Leonard SDF rods are mounted with special hard chrome over stainless steel guides and tip-tops

Black and gold anodized finish for durability even in saltwater