J.W. Young Allcock's Marvel 3" Fly Reel 7'9" The rod is in near

The rod is in near mint condition with minor evidence of having been lawn cast

It was fun to see this  Aroner 7' 3/2 #5 "Fishing Creek" model from the consignor

they are getting more and more challenging to find

The spacer is of varnished Spanish cedar

The cap is stamped "Ron Kusse

J.W. Young Allcock's Marvel 3" Fly Reel 7'9" The rod is in nearFor 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