Joe Saracione Dave Inks No. 2 Fly Reel

Joe Saracione Dave Inks No. 2 Fly ReelFor sale here is an unused limited edition Joe Saracione fly reel from the 1990's. Commissioned by fly fishing legend Dave Inks. Size 2. Right hand retrieve. 3 3 4" diameter and 15 16" spool width. Capacity is either WF8 + 225 yds 30#, or WF9 + 300 yds 20#. Weight is 10 oz. Multi piece construction with gold anodized frame, sculptured stainless steel cross pillars and black anodized one piece spools. Similar to the multi piece Seamaster direct drive

Serial #8450-10836

Unfortunately Paul is no longer with us

one who made only around 100 rods in his career

as the reel appears to have been taken apart (some slight screw head marring is evident and there are a couple of almost microscopic marks on the silver anodized rims

way to put it all together

Loaded with line and backing

Comes with a slip case

if there was ever a perfect word to describe good glass rods

The original bag and tube are gone and have been replaced with a blue felt bag and a plastic rod tube

aluminum phosphor bronze

Anodized downlocking screw lock with detachable fighting butt

Perfection stripping guide with heavy wire reverse-twist snake guides