Van Staal Fly Reel - FR35-Spakenburg 8'2" The action is a medium-fast

The action is a medium-fast #3

The western style grip has some soiling but otherwise I probably would have called this rod mint

and the mighty Tarpon has a 4 1/4" diameter with a 1 1/8" spool width

feeling light and well balanced in the hand

The PHY serial number ledger started in year 1955

Van Staal Fly Reel - FR35-Spakenburg 8'2" The action is a medium-fastFor sale here we have a Van Staal large arbor fly reel. I believe it to be the FR35 Spakenburg model for 7 8 9 lines plus 250 yds 20# backing. The reel is unmarked. Left hand retrieve only. The reel is in mint condition. Anodized aircraft grade aluminum for use in the salt. The palmable spool can be changed with the push of a button. Sealed drag system with outgoing click and silent retrieve. Van Staal reels are famous for their excellent performance