Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" w/spare spool EF Payne Rod Company The varnish softened at some

The varnish softened at some point in its life

These minor details aside

Polly was known as a pioneer of modern western fly-fishing and as an accomplished fly-tyer

Most would prefer a six weight line

Raymond Dingley ~ the written and signed provenance is included with the reel

Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" w/spare spool EF Payne Rod Company The varnish softened at someA nice D. L. Robichaud trout reel, 3" in diameter with a 13 16" spool diameter. Set up for LHW. Weighs 4. 6 oz. This reel shows signs of use but is mechanically sound. Some rim rash but no heavy dings or bent handles. The screw holding the handle on has some marring from the wrong size screwdriver blade having been used. Fixed drag with an ingenious spool removal method that makes swapping spools a snap. The handle side has a ventilated sideplate and