Sage 505L Fly Reel [SALE PENDING] 6'10" The drag is rather interestingly

The drag is rather interestingly controlled underneath the handle by way of a small integrated adjustable knob that exerts pressure on the spool

nickel silver cap and ring over a gorgeous wood spacer

The drag system on this reel adjusts smoothly from very light to very heavy

The reel embodies all of the quality and elegance of the vintage first model Meek 44 fly reel

approximately 3 3/16" diameter and set up for LHW

Sage 505L Fly Reel [SALE PENDING] 6'10" The drag is rather interestinglyA nice Sage 505L fly reel, set up for LHW. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. John or JLH and Sage had them add a palming rim. Good used condition with some wear to the finish on the rims, some mounting marks on the foot, and overall light cosmetic wear. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Designed to hold lines