Carpenter, Walt - 2 5/8" Fly Reel 2-piece "JS" for reel maker Jimmy

"JS" for reel maker Jimmy Smith on the frame as well as a badge "Made for James S

This reel was purchased in 2006 from Stan

The shorter ones are virtually impossible to find

Leather Case: Individually made with polished brass fittings by artisan Arne Mason of Oregon

The top of the spacer swells to form the bottom portion of the grip

Carpenter, Walt - 2 5/8" Fly Reel 2-piece "JS" for reel maker JimmyFor sale here is an unused Walt Carpenter 2 5 8" diameter fly reel. Pillar width 7 8". Aluminum construction. The simple click pawl can be easily converted for use as either right or left hand retrieve. Nice serpentine shaped handle that attaches directly to the spool flange. Artfully bolstered pillars. Nickel silver counter balance weight and handle screw. The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Comes with