Wallace Watson made by Walker Bampton 4″ fly reel

Maker: Walker Bampton / Wallace Watson

Model: Fly reel

Approximate year of manufacture: 1930’s

Condition: Very good

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 4″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: One to fish or collect

TT opinion: A super reel with a clever internal brake system felt pad sprung mounted presses against spool drum. Wallace Watson was the leading experimental company in brake/tension methods. Its a super quality reel with twin white handles, brass bar release drum and brass thumb press brake system to rear spool. One to still fish or collect.