Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'9" The reel seat is a

The reel seat is a mortised

A stellar and extremely versatile trout rod

Serial #4603

The sliding ring is engraved with Mr

Pentagonal construction

Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'9" The reel seat is aFor sale here is an all brass JB Moscrop Manchester fly reel in leather D block case. 2 1 2" diameter. One of the more scarce British reels patented by John Moscrop in 1888 and again in 1891, Moscrop's fellow Manchester Angling Society members dubbed it the "Manchester Reel". One piece frame construction with a leaded finish and brass accents. It has a horn handle and is marked on backplate "J. B. Moscrop's Patent, Manchester". It has a drag