DL Robichaud Fly Reel 4" 3-Piece A unique Darryl Whitehead

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DL Robichaud Fly Reel 4" 3-Piece A unique Darryl WhiteheadThis is an excellent DL Robichaud fly reel, a 4" classically styled version perfect for chasing large salmon. Silver rims and black side plates with a smooth left hand retrieve. I like the disc drag on this reel a lot, which goes from very light to very heavy for a nice versatile range. It shows signs of light use with a little bit of rim rash. I remember when Mr Robichaud was making these in New Hampshire not far from my own shop, and I had the