Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 6'9" feeling very light in the

feeling very light in the hand

The winding check is wrapped in honey with brown and black tipping

My bet is that this rod won't last long

The reel foot is full length and unmodified

Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 6'9" feeling very light in theFor 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