JW Young 3 1/2" Pattern 5 red agate fly reel 3-Piece The rod is described in

The rod is described in the 1921 William Mills catalog as follows

but also capable of some delicacy in close

and a blast with panfish

This series was ironically cheaper than the more well-known Signature Series with most of the savings made in the matte finish and simplified drag knob

and 3 3/4 oz

JW Young 3 1/2" Pattern 5 red agate fly reel 3-Piece The rod is described in3 1 2 dia Youngs pattern 5, badged for G M Richardson of Dumfries (Scotland) Two screw latch, black enamel finished reel. Some paint loss, but otherwise a nice tight example. Smooth brass foot is 2 long with no issues, black ebonite handle, rim mounted tension adjuster, no transverse or lateral spindle play. Dark red agate with no visible cracks or chips. Comes with what may be a dapping floss type blow line (?) This reel ships from our UK office. REF