Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight As is typical of Edwards

As is typical of Edwards quads

Oxidized hardware with the exception of bright guides

Appears to be in unused condition

The rod weighs 1 3/4 oz

For sale here is a 1970s vintage Orvis CFO III fly reel - the screwback model with three holes in the foot

Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight As is typical of EdwardsFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel. Tarpon Albacore model. 4" diameter made for a 10wt line plus 350 yds of 20' micron. The reel weighs 8. 6 oz. Left hand retrieve. Amazing drag strength. Palmable spool flange. Near mint condition with a couple of very minor handling marks. The reel has never been fished. Comes with a felt lined presentation wooden box. The J. A. F. Saltwater uses a space age carbon fiber