Steans & Co. / E.J. Brown - 4 5/8" Sea/Salmon Silex style reel 10' the Loop Classic 10/13 Fly

the Loop Classic 10/13 Fly Fishing Reel is precisely counterbalanced and delivers exceptionally smooth line retrieve

The grip shows only the lightest of soiling

The half wells grip is in fine condition

Mark graciously sold me a vintage-appropriate brass-capped aluminum tube although it's not a Garrison tube

Steans & Co. / E.J. Brown - 4 5/8" Sea/Salmon Silex style reel 10' the Loop Classic 10/13 FlyFor sale is a very scarce Silex style reel made by E. J. Brown and sold by Steans & Co. from New Zealand. 1950s vintage. 4 5 8" diameter, 1 1 2" spool width, weight 21 1 4 oz. Right hand retrieve. A very solid reel mechanically. No repairs or unoriginal parts exist. The foot is perfect. The on off click lever works as intended. The hand brake applies an adequate amount of pressure to the revolving spool while fighting a fish. The spool screw also