Percy Wadham - The Cowes 4" Casting Reel

Percy Wadham - The Cowes 4" Casting ReelFor sale here is a Percy Wadham Specialities Ltd. "The Cowes" 4 casting reel. Three finger braking slots to backplate, brass ratchet disc plate with ivory knob, triple ventilated face plate, twin ivory handles, central knurled drum screw, central boss stamped "Percy Wadham's Specialities LD Newport I. W". Spool width 1. 1", weight with backing is 11. 65 oz. The ivory brake lever engages a) free spool b) reasonably strong spring click pawl tension, and

The rod features a rich pumpkin tone cane finish with tan wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check

These 65H rods are hard to find and this is an even more rare one considering its lighter weight and the fact it's a true 5 wt

The slide band ring is done with the tiny convex scallops leading to the fine coin knurl edges

ranging in size - 25 to 30 flies

Dust jacket has some tears

attractive rosewood handle

A clean grip just wouldn't look consistent with the rest of the rod

Boasts a bright uplocking screwlock with delrin button over what appears to be a cedar spacer

Much of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains

by Goddard & Clarke – 158 pp

Comes in a poplin bag and aluminum tube

Evans of Hardy Bros