Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight Weight ~ 12

Weight ~ 12

For sale here is a very rarely seen trout reel

which is beat up a bit

Oxidized hardware with the exception of bright guides

As with all of my early works there is no die stamp on the cap and ring seat

Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight Weight ~ 12For sale here is a J. Austin Forbes Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel. Tarpon Albacore model. 4" diameter made for a 10wt line plus 350 yds of 20' micron. The reel weighs 8. 6 oz. Left hand retrieve. Amazing drag strength. Palmable spool flange. Near mint condition with a couple of very minor handling marks. The reel has never been fished. Comes with a felt lined presentation wooden box. The J. A. F. Saltwater uses a space age carbon fiber