JW Young / Farlow's Pattern 16A fly reel Salmon and Steelhead Rods Up-locking reel seat over a

Up-locking reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer

Varnish is in excellent condition

This "Four" is a classic example of the kind of high-quality rods that came out of Sam's workshop for many many years

The re-blued ferrules are size 11/64 and 19/64 with an excellent fit

the rod has oxidized hardware and ferrules

JW Young / Farlow's Pattern 16A fly reel Salmon and Steelhead Rods Up-locking reel seat over aFor sale here is a nice Young Pattern 16A fly reel. Made for Farlow's. Diameter is 3 1 8". The brass reel foot is original and unmolested. Most of the original finish remains. Coin edge tensioner works perfectly. Dual pawls. Negligible spool wobble end play.