Seamaster Marlin I Dual Mode Fly Reel 7'6" we know of a very

we know of a very similar 8 1/2' rod made for Marion Lively in 1953 with also a 15 ferrule and a 5/64 tip top

peeled off a bunch of line

Comes with a spare spool made later by Gary Lacey

There is no tensioner on this reel but the spring is really strong

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Seamaster Marlin I Dual Mode Fly Reel 7'6" we know of a veryFor sale here is a Seamaster Marlin 1 Dual Mode fly reel. Unused condition. Right hand retrieve. Anti reverse. Comes with the original black zippered reel pouch. 4 1 4" diameter, 1 5 8" wide spool, built to handle 700 yards of #30 backing and a 12 weight tarpon taper fly line, weighs 16. 8 oz.