Farlows - 175th Anniversary "Regal" Fly Reel - 3", LHW

For sale here is a Farlows 175th anniversary "Regal" fly reel in excellent+ condition. Made in three sizes for Farlows' 175th anniversary in 2015, this is the 3" model in LHW and limited to 25 examples. They spared no expense creating these reels. Featuring type 3 anodizing throughout with a black frame/silver spool and winding plate. Naval brass fittings and solid brass reel foot with fish engraved on the bottom. Rim mounted tensioner and faux ivory handle grasp with matching line guard. The tensioner works as intended with very strong caliper spring check. Weight is 7.61oz. Light mounting marks to the foot and mild tarnish to the line guard bezel and palming rim, but otherwise excellent. By Farlows’ own advertising, these anniversary reels were built better than anything they produced in the early days of the company. This reel is marked No. 24 internally. Sold in the original box with papers and special anniversary zippered case.