William Olson early "Springer Special" fly reel 12'6" Wrapped in light gray threads

Wrapped in light gray threads

turks head tension adjustment knob

The rod is in mint condition with the plastic shrinkwrap still on the grip

The rod has resorcinol glue lines

William Olson early "Springer Special" fly reel 12'6" Wrapped in light gray threadsFor sale here is an early reel made by William Olson. This one was dubbed the "Springer Special" back in the early 2000s. He only made approximately 10 of these and only 2 or 3 in left hand retrieve. The reel is a multiplier and is in like new, with a diameter or 3 1 2" and a spool width of 1 1 4". The reel comes with a fine leather Arne Mason pouch. If you are interested in ordering a different Olson reel, you can find details here. I also have a 4 1