DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 4 Weight First model with two pillars

First model with two pillars and rectangular nickel silver line guide

For sale here we have one of Gary Howells' personal salmon and steelhead fly boxes (Wheatley)

2 1/2” overall width

No cosmetic issues to speak of other than a filed/shaped foot on both ends

Plenty of backbone and also a sensitive tip to protect light tippets

DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 4 Weight First model with two pillarsFor sale here is a D. L. Robichaud #5 Traditional Trout fly reel with removable back cover. This spool removal method is very easy and a very nice feature with these reels. 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. Near mint condition with a few ever so slight handling marks in the anodized back plate if held up to