J.W. Young 2 3/4" Pattern 1 Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Elegant cap and ring reel

Elegant cap and ring reel seat over a mortised rosewood spacer

Leonard Model 50DF Tournament 8' 3/2 5wt bamboo rod

The reverse half wells grip measures 5 7/8" with only mild soiling

The backing currently on the reel is 50# Dacron and the running line is OPST Lazar Line

J.W. Young 2 3/4" Pattern 1 Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Elegant cap and ring reelFor sale here is a 2 3 4 J. W. Youngs Pattern 1 fly reel made for William Mills & Son circa post WWII, complete with original labeled box in fine condition. The reel has no undue spindle play; nice single pawl fixed check; smooth brass foot is original and unaltered; erinoid handle spins freely. A great little English made click pawl trout reel.