Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'9" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features nickel silver rims

This rod has a surprisingly sweet feeling medium action and all sections are straight as a pin

3 carbide strippers on the butt

For sale here is a beautiful F

Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'9" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handleFor sale here is an all brass JB Moscrop Manchester fly reel in leather D block case. 2 1 2" diameter. One of the more scarce British reels patented by John Moscrop in 1888 and again in 1891, Moscrop's fellow Manchester Angling Society members dubbed it the "Manchester Reel". One piece frame construction with a leaded finish and brass accents. It has a horn handle and is marked on backplate "J. B. Moscrop's Patent, Manchester". It has a drag