Adams 2 3/4" Trout Fly Reel with Spare Spool

Adams 2 3/4" Trout Fly Reel with Spare SpoolFor sale here is a W. A. Adams 2 3 4" trout fly reel for a 4 weight line plus backing. Left hand retrieve. Weight is 4 oz. 1" spool width. Adjustable click pawl drag. Nicely functioning reel and a classic S handle look. This is one of the earlier handmade Adams models unlike the later models. The reel is in excellent plus overall condition. Comes with a spare spool. Also comes with an Adams zippered double reel spool case. Finally, I will include a

This is one of the 300 limited first edition copies

This is a very collectible item for any serious fly tying collector/enthusiast

which can be easily changed to left hand retrieve

Judging by the wear on the guides

The majority of the original leading remains and mechanically the reel is in excellent working condition

though it feels lighter in the hand

in unused condition

This reel came from a friend of the family and this is the only one of its kind known to exist

The ferrules are size 23/64 and 15/64 with a great fit

no cane issues

Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube

I would guess it's from 1951-1954