A nice Ted Godfrey Classic Model 306 fly reel. RHW. 3" diameter with a frame width of 1.3". Good used condition, with normal fishing wear throughout, though nothing that is particular noteworthy. Nickel silver counterbalance, rims, pillars, drag plate and screws. Aluminum foot and handle arm. Black sideplates, perforated on the winding plate. Capacity of WF6 + 50 yds of 20# backing. The reel weighs 6.45 oz. Nickel silver counterbalance, rims, pillars, drag plate and arm, screws. Aluminum foot and handle arm. The Classic features a dependable click and pawl tension system which is manipulated via a five position drag adjuster on the faceplate. Comes in a suede zipper bag.
This reel also comes from the collection of Dr. Earl Fleegler, a passionate angler and well-known collector in the fly fishing community as well as a renowned hand surgeon. Dr. Fleegler was close friends with a number of angling luminaries including Tom Maxwell, Vince Marinaro, and Stan Bogdan (among others) and devoted considerable effort to collecting some of the finest tackle available from masters of the craft.
