Four Brothers / Pflueger Delite Fly Reel - 40 yd 10'6" The only thing preventing it

The only thing preventing it from being mint is a tiny amount of bluing loss to one tip top

These reels are extremely hard to find in such well-preserved condition

The varnish also remains in excellent condition

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect Fly Reel - 3 3/8" diameter with unblemished agate line guide

a little heftier compared to the typical 8040 Model around 4 1/2 oz

Four Brothers / Pflueger Delite Fly Reel - 40 yd 10'6" The only thing preventing itFor sale here is a very rare size 40yd Four Brothers (Pflueger) "Delite" fly reel. Very good condition. Inspired by Julius Vom Hofe styled reels, the Four Brothers "Delite" reel has hard rubber side plates, an ivoroid balanced handle, and nickel plated brass rims and other parts. It's really hard to find one with the majority of the nickel plating still in place. As you can see from the photos, the reel in this set retains most of its original nickel