Joe Saracione Pre-Deluxe II 2 3/4" Wide Fly Reel 9' crank handle

crank handle

Maker" and "193" stamped into the underside next to the foot

wet tip 5/64 tip-top

and 4 flats right "3865  #688"

Joe Saracione Pre-Deluxe II 2 3/4" Wide Fly Reel 9' crank handleFor sale here is a stunning limited edition 2 3 4" wide drum fly reel handmade by Joe Saracione. These reels preceded the introduction of the Deluxe II models and there were only 10 of each reels made, originally offered as narrow and wide drum sets of three. The sizes in these sets were 2 3 4", 3", and 3 1 4". Unused condition. Right hand retrieve but can be converted to left by Joe. Serial #005. These fine bench made reels have nickel silver rings