Ted Godfrey Classic Model 253 fly reel 8 Weight Original leather pouch

Original leather pouch

with the minor exception of one tip section being 1 1/2" short and re-wrapped crudely but functionally

The reelseat has Payne's spanish cedar spacer with an up-locking screw lock boasting the "sold by Abercrombie and Fitch"stamp

Darkly tempered cane with transparent caramel wraps and bright guides

For sale here is a fine example of the Hardy Cerolene Line Dressing Tin

Ted Godfrey Classic Model 253 fly reel 8 Weight Original leather pouchFor sale here is a Ted Godfrey Classic fly reel Model 253 for a DT3 line and 25 yds of backing. Set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched to right. The reel's diameter is 2. 5". Frame width is 1. 26". Weighs 4. 2 oz. The Classic reels have internal self lubrication, single screw take down, and firm adjustable drag tension on a click pawl and cog system. The reel was made in 2008 and remains in unused condition with a couple of very sight