J Austin Forbes Super Light Magnesium Fly Reel 9'3" This reel case was made

This reel case was made to fit reel narrow drum trout reels up to size 3 3/8" in diameter and is padded with thick shearling for protection on all sides

Original bag and labeled tube

Bogdan-like 1/4-turn spool removal on three screws

The seat wood is smokey banded walnut that is flatted and varnished

J Austin Forbes Super Light Magnesium Fly Reel 9'3" This reel case was madeA J Austin Forbes Super Light Magnesium trout reel, 2 1 2" diameter and set up for RHW. The reel weighs a scant 2. 2 ounces on my scale, presumably due to the magnesium used to make it. Light indeed! The reel appears mint, with a dark charcoal frame and spool. Adjustable click drag. Made in Japan. It packs into a brown cordura pouch.