J.W. Young Allcock's Marvel 3" Fly Reel 7'8" pouch line and backing

pouch line and backing

Three-up node pattern done in a very light tan (almost transparent) wraps with darker tan at the edges

tiger maple insert

Diminutive grip and Baby Catskill slide band reel seat with Leonard stamped butt cap and Butternut spacer

The cigar grip 6" in length with only mild soiling

J.W. Young Allcock's Marvel 3" Fly Reel 7'8" pouch line and backingFor sale here is a J. W. Young Pattern 5 fly reel, retailed by S. Allcock & Co. Ltd. they called it "The Marvel". 3 inch diameter. Made in the 1930s. Right hand retrieve, quick release button latch spool mechanism, leaded finish, bright line guide, finely preserved handle grasp, rim mounted tension adjuster. Simple click pawl operation. Excellent+ overall condition. 3 4" spool width. It weighs 5 3 4 oz. The smooth brass foot is 2 3 8 long with no