Malloch Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool AL Walker but of course more moderate

but of course more moderate than Marc's Hunt Pattern rods

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

Size 13/64 Super-Z type ferrules

dubbed "The Wells" after Henry P

There is no cause for concern however with this affecting the operation of the reel

Malloch Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool AL Walker but of course more moderateFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3" caged spool fly reel made by Malloch. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel, showing a Dingley influence, has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Stamped with roman numeral III marks on spool and frame. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. Very, very minor line grooves by usual pillar. Original ivorine handle spins freely. No spool wobble or other issues