Percy Wadham Isle of Wight - The Test 4 1/2" 8'5" The reel seat though dirty

The reel seat though dirty is also great as well as the cork

The spool capacity is DT2 plus 20 yds of backing

For sale here is a bamboo rod made by Rolf Baginski of Germany - his "Westwind" model - 8 feet 3/2 made for a six weight line

The buttcap has a conical shape with "G Lacey

but nothing requiring attention

Percy Wadham Isle of Wight - The Test 4 1/2" 8'5" The reel seat though dirtyFor sale here is a Percy Wadham's Specialties Isle of Wight, The Test 4. 5" alloy trout fly reel, ivorine handle, ventilated face plate, deep drum core, brass spool release drag adjuster to backplate, 4 screw full length and straight brass foot with central hole, back fully stamped with maker's details. Auxiliary brake with ivory knob on rim. Excellent+ condition. No spool wobble. I'm fairly certain the reel is 1920's vintage.