Abel #3N Fly Reel 7’5” With this rod

With this rod

508 from the Simroe-era

The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules seat well

This reel comes from the Mark Ross collection and we don't know of another example

Makers" logo stamp

Abel #3N Fly Reel 7’5” With this rodAn Abel No. 3N fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW. Light gold anodized frame and spool with a black drag adjuster and foot. Good used condition with some moderate rim rash on the frame edges but the reel is fine mechanically and ready for plenty more action. Serial "7099" stamped on the side of the foot. The cork drag is smooth and strong. The reel is loaded with a line and weighs 10. 7 ounces. The reel packs into a teal Abel cordura pouch.