DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 5' in excellent condition

in excellent condition

One tip is short by an inch

Cosmetically the reel shows lots of rash and scratches

The rod is in excellent original condition with the following exceptions: the male ferrule has been reset and the thread doesn't quite match

Honey colored cane with honey transparent silks with black tipping in certain spots

DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 5' in excellent conditionFor sale here is a D. L. Robichaud #5 Traditional Trout fly reel with removable back cover. This spool removal method is very easy and a very nice feature with these reels. In the once crowded field of classic S handle styled reels being made, I have to admit that these Robichauds are my absolute favorite choice, given their cost to quality ratio. This one is Model #5. Near mint + condition with one tiny mark on the headplate (see last photo). Right