Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 4 1/4" 7 Weight Bobbin threader

Bobbin threader

Buy some angling history - it has been in the Dingley family since new

The tips are marked with the serial number as well as numbered for convenience

There are also chips on the inner ebonite ring by spool

Chestnut and oxblood tipping at the winding check and ferrules

Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 4 1/4" 7 Weight Bobbin threaderFor sale here is a good example of a german silver rimmed PD Malloch Sun & Planet fly reel. Diameter is 4 1 4". Generally good condition. Crack or deep scratch to the back plate. The reel foot is bent at both ends but can be straightened. Here is Dr. Andrew Herd's writeup of the ingenious Sun & Planet reels. This reel will ship from our UK office where Vintage Fly Tackle is now set up to accept consignments from the EU community.