Bellinger 2 3/4" MKI Fly Reel

Bellinger 2 3/4" MKI Fly ReelFor sale here is a Bellinger 2 3 4" Mark I Fly Reel narrow spool in LHW. The reel has a beautiful traditional look, featuring anodized aluminum rims, spool, "S" handle and foot, stainless pillars, black anodized sideplates, nickel silver oil cap, handle cap, counterbalance, and screw. Fixed click. Convertible from LHW to RHW. Comes with its original faux leather pouch. 4. 9 oz. Capacity is a WF4 plus 25 yds. Near mint condition, with a very faint

The rod features blonde cane with nicely contrasting transparent red wraps and black tipping

Very similar to a Para 15 but with a bit more cane in the butt section

The rings and sideplates show some very slight use marks

Serial #25-5-277

Measures 3 1/2" in diameter and 1 3/4" across with a spool width of 1

Dual ring reel seat over cork

Oxidized ferrules and cork check typical of a browntone

like many Paul Young cork grips

Marked "627 P" on the third flat to the right

The 688 serial number is also lettered at the male ferrules

This rod came from the Young family and includes a provenance letter from Todd Young

and Bogdan ID plate