Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 2 1/2" - rare! 9 Weight The grip has some slight

The grip has some slight ridging

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

Some varnish chips on the butt have been inexpertly filled in

Many of their earliest reels were manufactured by Conroy and Crook

Fine nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a beautifully figured wood spacer

Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 2 1/2" - rare! 9 Weight The grip has some slightFor sale here is a fine example of an early first model all brass reel made by PD Malloch, complete with the internal "Sun & Planet" gearing. Diameter is the super rare 2 1 2". Stamped "Patent" to the winding plate. No issues to disclose as the internal mechanics are as to be expected with an early reel such as this one. Reel foot is original and full length. Pillar screws all original. Turned rosewood handle spins freely, of course attached to the