David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son

David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & SonFor 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.

The grip is a slim cigar profile of 5 1/2' (11 corks) and is tapered to a square at the keeper wrap

Made in Korea

The reverse is labelled "Hunt 40-6"

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The action is quite swift on the faster side of medium-fast thanks in part to the swelled butt

Though the box closed squarely it does not stay closed very well

Down-locking anodized aluminum seat with "Joe Bates" inscribed -- who knows if this is the famous author or not

weighing 5

There are a few light scratches on the spacer and light wear around the rim of the butt cap

The rod is in excellent+ original condition having only had one owner in its lifetime

Reel is in good condition with no mechanical issues