Scientific Anglers - System 3 Model 10/11 Fly Reel

Scientific Anglers - System 3 Model 10/11 Fly ReelFor sale here is a Scientific Anglers System 3 fly reel. Direct Drive. Rated for 10 11wt lines. Made in the USA. Excellent+ condition with only very light cosmetic wear. The O ring drag system was designed by Harry A. Prouza of Minnesota and Herman G. Voss of Florida. The reel is anodized in a handsome deep burgundy color. Perhaps the best looking reel to come out of the long running SA "System" series. Easily converts to RHW or LHW, currently RHW.

This is the limited edition rod that kicked off the "Spinoza" series of rods

This is an excellent collectible rod

Deep mahogany wraps blend well for an understated look

The action is a smooth medium-fast dry-fly with excellent recovery

Interesting nickel silver ferrule plug is sculpted in both concave and convex scallops with three knurls and a cork plug

Serial #2180

This would make for a great decoration piece on a shelf or curio for any collector of fly-fishing memorabilia

Includes replacement neoprene case

the midsection has been re-wrapped in the modern era with the wraps done over the varnish (not under)

Early style mortised swamp maple reel seat with the wooden lip up to the edge of the rear cork

Extended foot with a yellow floating line on spool

meaning that one surface (metal) is driven or drawn toward another surface (cork