DL Robichaud 3 1/4" Wide Drum Trout Reel 8'3" The reel seat shows a

The reel seat shows a bit of wear

over a handsomely swelled butt remains clean and bold

Chestnut brown wraps with gold tipping

with the rod serial #12 inked on it

including a listing for the "Zane Grey Special" made by Hardy's and priced in 1927 at $750

DL Robichaud 3 1/4" Wide Drum Trout Reel 8'3" The reel seat shows aFor sale here is a D. L. Robichaud wide drum trout fly reel. This is the first wide drum of this size I have seen. In the once crowded field of classic S handle styled reels being made, I have to admit that these Robichauds are my absolute favorite choice, given their cost to quality ratio. Mint condition. Right hand retrieve only. Traditional click pawl with an adjustment knob on the backplate which increases the spring tension. Capacity is up to a