JW Young Purist II Centerpin Reel 10 Weight The wood spacer is quartersawn

The wood spacer is quartersawn zebra wood with a nice coat of varnish

Single action with a ported front plate and spool flange

The case is capable of holding six larger sized reels or a DSLR with lenses

It is likely Howells developed the photos himself as he had his own developing equipment

This Agate I reel is very difficult to find compared to the larger sizes

JW Young Purist II Centerpin Reel 10 Weight The wood spacer is quartersawnA JW Young Purist II 2046 limited edition centerpin reel, 4 1 2" diameter with a 7 8" spool width. The reel appears mint and unfished. Black anodized throughout with a gold anodized foot. The reel maker and model is laser engraved on the backplate along with the on off drag lever switch. The reel boasts a removable lineguard. This limited edition model was done in a run of 250. It packs into a sheepskin lined leather zip pouch and a felt lined box