Tom Morgan Saracione Fly Reel 3" RHW

Tom Morgan Saracione Fly Reel 3" RHWAn excellent reel here made by Joe Saracione for Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. 3" diameter with a . 7" spool width. Right hand retrieve. Capacity is a DT4 or WF5 line and backing. The reel weighs 4 1 2 oz. Excellent, bordering on near mint condition. There are some slight scratches in the faceplate near the screws closest to the reel foot but otherwise the reel is nice and clean. In fact, the lack of mounting marks on the foot makes me wonder whether the reel

The spool width is 1 1/16"

The parabolic action is a very powerful medium-fast

For sale here is a 8' impregnated Orvis Battenkill bamboo rod

A large arbor design gives the angler over one foot of line retrieve per revolution

No scratches or anything elsewhere

Stamped 2 on frame and spool

but there's one spot that has flaked off as shown in the photos

The reel's adjustable drag system is beyond amazing

First flat: "The Paul H

The swell is decorated with signature wraps and there is a light scheme of three turn intermediates done in May Rose

Full length original smooth alloy foot

Serial #23893 made in 1958