Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 2 1/2" - rare! 9 Weight Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

Blued cap and ring reel seat over a mortised Spanish Cedar spacer

Fine nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a beautifully figured wood spacer

and a very slight click in the fit is noted with each tip

The rod is in like new condition

Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 2 1/2" - rare! 9 Weight Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatFor sale here is a fine example of an early first model all brass reel made by PD Malloch, complete with the internal "Sun & Planet" gearing. Diameter is the super rare 2 1 2". Stamped "Patent" to the winding plate. No issues to disclose as the internal mechanics are as to be expected with an early reel such as this one. Reel foot is original and full length. Pillar screws all original. Turned rosewood handle spins freely, of course attached to the