Seamaster Mark III Fly Reel 11' Deeply blued guides with the

Deeply blued guides with the exception if the stripping guide

There is rim rash and wear to the enamel coating at the outer edges of the reel cage

The rod remains in mint condition with the exception of a very small mark in the wood spacer on the reel seat

E197 serial number on the foot -- made in 1938

The rod shows very modest use with light grip soiling

Seamaster Mark III Fly Reel 11' Deeply blued guides with theFor sale here is a scarce Seamaster Mark III fly reel. Direct drive. Right hand retrieve. Three anodized aluminum cross pillars. Wooden handle. 3 7 8" diameter. Pillar length is 1 1 8". Weight 11 oz. Audible click incoming and silent cork drag outgoing, still very strong at its heaviest settings. Near mint+ overall condition with a super minor handling mark or two over the years. No evidence exists of having ever been mounted on a rod. This reel comes