Joe Saracione Islamorada #8 Fly Reel 8'9" so whatever happened here is

so whatever happened here is inconsequential to the reel's operating ability

The hangtag states "Tournament 3 5/8 oz 50-6" although I would use a #5 and it may well support a #4

This is an extremely rare Pre-fire model which was only offered for a couple of years in Leonard's long history

Near mint condition with very minor evidence of use

Joe Saracione Islamorada #8 Fly Reel 8'9" so whatever happened here isFor sale here is one of Joe Saracione's stellar creations (made entirely in the USA) the Islamorada #8 lever action fly reel, designed for dealing with big bonefish, permit, tarpon, giant trevally, and more. This reel is set up for right hand retrieve and is in unfished condition. The drag system is comprised of multiple carbon fiber discs and is controlled during the play of a fish with a repeatable lever action control arm. Further drag refinement