Joe Saracione 3" Mark IV Trout Fly Reel - All Black RHW

Joe Saracione 3" Mark IV Trout Fly Reel - All Black RHWFor sale here is a Joe Saracione 3" Mark IV Trout Fly Reel All Black RHW. Excellent used condition. Fixed check. Minor marks on frame from honest fishing use. Joe's MKIV reels are precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum Alloy, 300 Series Stainless Steel and Silicone Bronze. Spool width: 13 16. Weight: 5. 7 ounces. Fly line: 4,5,6 wt. Capacity: 50 yards 20# Dacron DT5F or WF6F. Comes with original box, pouch, warranty and other paperwork, including

These reels were made from 1985-1988 and are super hard to find in excellent overall condition like this one

There are some minor wear marks on the aluminum barrel of the reel seat

Rod comes with original gray bag and original Orvis tube with blue and gold foil label

Classic cigar grip 5 1/2" in length with a nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer

Capacity is DT6+50yds

The adjustable drag works perfectly and can be set to a very strong drag

nickel silver protective rim bands

This reel carries the 1896 patent date on the sliding oil cap

The rod is in very good condition

but is easily swapped for larger spools should the occasion arise - that's the genius of this intelligent Charlton design

a twist of the regulator was all that was needed to set the drag using this remarkably elegant mechanism

Engraved in the collar of the tube is the original owner's name