Bellinger 4000 Fly Reel

Bellinger 4000 Fly ReelA rare Bellinger Spey Reel, 4" in diameter and set up for LHW. I've come across very few of these models. 1 3 8" spool width, and weighs 12 ounces on my scale. Traditional S handle design with delrin sideplates, aluminum spool, stainless pillars, and german silver oil cap, handle cap & screw, and counterbalance. The reel has a strong non adjustable click and comes with a slip of paper noting that Bill Archuletta replaced the original spring with a

The rod is medium action and feels a but faster than the usual Orvis

tipped black

Garrison style grip with only light soiling

Three-up node spacing

A very nice example of a scarce Uniqua variation

and the end cap

The wraps are brown with a red edge at the keeper and male ferrules and 3-7-3 signature wraps

One lifetime

Rod is in excellent restored condition

The main wraps are brown with black edges and an extra band of yellow and maroon at the keeper and male ferrules

without pillars 1 7/8"

This rod is totally mint