DL Robichaud Fly Reel 2 3/4"

DL Robichaud Fly Reel 2 3/4"A very nice David Robichaud Traditional trout reel in the 2 13 4" size. Favors LHW. Designed for a #4 line. Weighs 4. 3 ounces. Lightly used condition with some light rim rash in one area on the frame edges but very clean overall. Black sideplates, ventilated on the cranking side, with a silver anodized frame. "DL Robichaud, Hudson NH, USA" in script on the backplate. A nice little S handle reel here in a useful size. Comes in a suede zipper pouch.

the sole exception being the drag adjuster knob and the small Bogdan signature and "46 / 150" on the crankplate befitting the reels in this series

The rod features moderately tempered browntone cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely

The wraps are putty with burgundy edges at the keeper and ferrules

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 2/2 6wt bamboo rod

Numbered #46/150 this reel was part of a limited series developed in the late 1990's

Young - Detroit - Maker" and finally five flats right "18/64 fer 7/64 tip top"

All sections are striaght and the ferrule fits are perfect

Correct original and un-filed smooth brass foot which has a minor kink but this doesn't hinder its reel seat fit whatsoever

The Loop Classic is completely corrosion resistant and benefits from a new ergonomic handle design with integrated leader retainer on the counterbalance

This was the very first baby trout reel made by Stan and was sold to noted west coast hook maven

Gorgeous swelled butt

"Orvis Impregnated" and "Manchester" inked on the butt