Abel TR-1 fly reel

Abel TR-1 fly reelFor sale here is an Abel TR 1 fly reel in excellent used condition. Normal fishing wear cosmetically. Comes with line and original reel pouch. Left hand retrieve. Weight: 3. 9 ounces Spool Diameter: 2. 80" Spool Width: . 75" Capacity: 165 yards of 20# backing with a 2 weight, 110 yards with a 3 weight, and 90 yards with a 4 weight.

For sale here is sinking line made of dacron by Ashaway - 40 yds GAF line rating

The adjustable drag works perfectly and can be set to a very strong drag

Comes in its own special Wes Jordan-style tube with saddle-stitched russet leather and heavy-gauge aluminum protective liner

The click drag remains nice and strong

rather than cast

walnut insert and a coke bottle grip

The result of these repairs performed by Orvis in 2014 is that this tip is a tad short compared to the other sections

set up for right-hand-wind (RHW)

2) cleaned and slightly sanded the grip

This rod exemplifies what makes Maxwell-era Leonards so desirable

Weight - 6 1/2oz

the cane on one tip being slightly compromised between the tip top and the first snake guide