Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight For sale here is a

For sale here is a very rarely seen trout reel

As with all of my early works there is no die stamp on the cap and ring seat

The original owner's name is stamped on the bottom of the buttcap as well

A very desirable and very scarce Payne rod

For sale here is a 1970s vintage Orvis CFO III fly reel - the screwback model with three holes in the foot

Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight For sale here is aFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel. Tarpon Albacore model. 4" diameter made for a 10wt line plus 350 yds of 20' micron. The reel weighs 8. 6 oz. Left hand retrieve. Amazing drag strength. Palmable spool flange. Near mint condition with a couple of very minor handling marks. The reel has never been fished. Comes with a felt lined presentation wooden box. The J. A. F. Saltwater uses a space age carbon fiber