Valentine Planetary Plus PL-9 Fly Reel 3-Piece The reel has a 2:1

The reel has a 2:1 multiplying retrieve and is equipped with the renowned Bogdan double brake drag

A Darryl Whitehead bamboo fly rod

"Turk's head" style tension adjuster in excellent shape

The grip and reel seat were both replaced during the restoration

For sale here is a very special Lyle Dickerson Model 801510 D bamboo rod - 8' 3/2 for a 5 weight line

Valentine Planetary Plus PL-9 Fly Reel 3-Piece The reel has a 2:1A Valentine Planetary Plus PL 9 fly reel, 3" diameter and set up for RHW. Anti reverse design that stems from a planetary gear system, so that the spool and crank rotate independently of one another. The real weighs 9. 7 ounces on my scale. The reel has been lightly used with a few traces of wear on the frame edge. Dark hunter green anodized frame with a black anodized spool, both of which are heavily ported. The drag strength is adjusted via a knob