DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 8'1" The spool can easily be

The spool can easily be removed with the twist of a knob

San Francisco-era Winston bamboo fly rod -- 8' 2/1 4-5wt labeled 3 7/8 oz

The wood spacer is varnished and mortised walnut and the grip is a Payne-style or western design

The action is a crisp and smooth medium-fast dry-fly with a good bit of backbone should the wind pick up

Includes original tan bag with dowel stiffener and the original tube with brass fittings

DL Robichaud Traditional Trout Reel 3" 8'1" The spool can easily beFor 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