UPDATE: Sold out.

The second kit in our Special Edition series, the Brass Raised Pillar is a special kit indeed. To start, the brass frame is 20% thicker than our standard reel kits at 0.040". Only 5 of these kits are being produced and each will be individually numbered on the bottom of their foot. The kit also comes with one of our Suede Reel Cases and an Acrylic Reel Stand.

The frame is a classic raised pillar style that nicely compliments any rod. The black Delrin™ spool plates have been specially machined to produce a matte finish that looks perfect with polished brass. The spool plates are unported. The reel includes our click check mechanism but can also be assembled as a silent check reel if you prefer. Additional details include custom machined brass bolsters for the spindle retaining screw (on the back plate) and the spool retaining screw. This 3" diameter (measured from top of pillar-to-pillar) is designed for 4 to 5 weight rods but can be used with a 3 weight as well. The reel can be used in either left-hand or right-hand retrieve without modification.

Details

The kit includes parts with all structural holes pre-drilled, all brass and aluminum parts are pre-tapped, and the reel frame and spool plates are precision cut, and the spool plates have a custom matte finish. Assembly requires a few simple hand tools and materials:

• 8″ half round smooth file
• round needle file
• 1/8″ flat bladed screwdriver
• # Philips screwdriver
• 1 sheet each of 220, 320, 400, 600 and 1200 grit sandpapers
• a bench vise or small (4″ to 8″) handscrew
• Permanent marker
• brass polish
• rags
• Blue Loctite™
• light machine oil
• a self-tapping steel machine screw is included to tap the Delrin spool hub

Assembly typically requires three to four hours. Take a look at the Instruction Manual before you order.