J Bernard and Sons Reel 4 1/2" 6'3" The varnish remains in excellent

The varnish remains in excellent condition

Alternating black and gold pattern at the winding check and signature wrap

excessive commercial fishing in the Bay of Chaleur

guide wraps and keeper (the keeper is one flat right)

The bottom foot of the first stripping guide has been re-wrapped crudely but functionally in black thread

J Bernard and Sons Reel 4 1/2" 6'3" The varnish remains in excellentA J. Bernard and Sons salmon reel, 4 1 2" reel and set up for RHW. Nice overall condition with some normal cosmetic wear but no major defects that I could find. Simple check mechanism with a tension adjuster that functions well and is nice and smooth. Weighs 18. 3 ounces with line and backing loaded on it. Brass foot approximately 3 1 8" long that is pretty straight with just a slight ripple on one side. The Erinoid handle spins freely. No bag.