DL Robichaud Reel 2 1/2" 9' Smooth satin dark gunmetal grey

Smooth satin dark gunmetal grey anodised finish

the latter of whom made several reels for him including this one

Leonard Model K -- 13' 3/2 Light Salmon/Grilse rod

hollow-built bamboo rod - 8'4 (255cm) 2/2 for a WF5 line

The ferrules are size 12/64 and fit nice and tight

DL Robichaud Reel 2 1/2" 9' Smooth satin dark gunmetal greyA very nice David Robichaud Traditional trout reel in the rare 2 1 2" size. Set up for RHW. Designed for a #3 line. The reel weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Mint, unfished condition. Black sideplates, vented on the cranking side, with the silver anodized frame. "DL Robichaud, Hudson NH, USA" in script on the backplate. A nice little S handle reel in a very hard to find size. Comes in a leather drawstring pouch.