Joe Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 3" 9'2" The original ferrule plugs and

The original ferrule plugs and the hangtag are still in place

The rod is in excellent plus condition overall with only the tip top bluing evidencing signs of use

From early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered

Stamped with roman numeral III marks on spool and frame

The rod weighs ~4

Joe Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 3" 9'2" The original ferrule plugs andA superb Saracione Deluxe trout reel, 3" and set up for RHW. Serial #266. The reel weighs approximately 5. 1 ounces on my scale. Excellent used condition bordering on near mint with a few tiny scuffs on the frame edge, some mounting marks on the foot, and a few rubbings on the sideplate under the crank, though they are pretty minor. Aluminum spool, foot, and crank. Stainless rims, pillars, and screws. Black delrin side plates. "Saracione" and "266"