Malloch 2 1/2" Sun & Planet Fly Reel

Malloch 2 1/2" Sun & Planet Fly ReelFor 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

an 8'1" 3-piece 2-tip in 5-sided penta construction

Great example of the classic raised pillar style of reelmaking

The parabolic medium-fast action was designed for the big aggressive brown trout of New Zealand and the flies used to pursue them

ribbed alloy foot with patent number

2-tip and built for #5 line

For sale here is a like new copy of the Dickerson book in hardback

In 2016 Bob Summers replaced the grip and also gave it a light varnish touch up

This reel will ship from the UK

A very scarce reel not made in large numbers

rising to the surface looking for an angler to tease

A gorgeous little Leonard Mills raised pillar reel in the small 2 1/2" diameter size

160" etched into the winding plate