Joe Saracione Pre-Deluxe II 2 3/4" Narrow Fly Reel 13' Young's "Midge" bamboo rod

Young's "Midge" bamboo rod

The Swiss-style ferrules fit perfectly

For sale here is a pre-WWII Hardy Perfect with MKII check and flawless agate line guide

The hook keeper is missing

they are often passed over by collectors who do not recognise them for what they are

Joe Saracione Pre-Deluxe II 2 3/4" Narrow Fly Reel 13' Young's "Midge" bamboo rodFor sale here is a stunning limited edition 2 3 4" narrow drum fly reel handmade by Joe Saracione. These reels preceded the introduction of the Deluxe II models and there were only 10 of each reels made, originally offered as narrow and wide drum sets of three. The sizes in these sets were 2 3 4", 3", and 3 1 4". This reel offered here is the smallest in the narrow drum set. Unused condition. Right hand retrieve but can be converted to left by Joe.