Jardine Patent Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel 2 1/2" 7 Weight The rod was initially sold

The rod was initially sold by Abercrombie & Fitch

The rod is in near mint original condition appearing to have been fished very little if at all

Spool width: 1 5/8"

Quarterbound in red leather with a cloth slipcase

Also included is a second box with a Saracione padded pouch

Jardine Patent Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel 2 1/2" 7 Weight The rod was initially soldFor sale here is a scarce 2 1 2 Jardine patent brass and ebonite trout fly reel from the late 1800s. The reel features a perforated winding plate, caged drum (Heaton patent), horn handle that spins freely, German silver rims, perforated bridge foot, triple cage pillars and fixed check mechanism. Excellent plus overall condition. Minor line burns exist on one pillar. The clicker sounds and works flawlessly and there's absolutely no rub while winding.