Abel – Vaya 4/5 Brook Trout dup-review-publication Bob Taylor tragically lost his

Bob Taylor tragically lost his shop to fire a few years ago and he is no longer building rods

The date of sale on the card shows March of 1996

The grip measures 5 inches with a cap and ring over mortised butternut wood spacer

The lighter action on this earlier model 198 makes it feel similar to a later 197

Serial number 46 stamped on the inside of the backplate and noted in Walt Carpenter's handwriting

Abel – Vaya 4/5 Brook Trout dup-review-publication Bob Taylor tragically lost hisDescription Particulars For your consideration is an Abel Vaya 4 5 Brook Trout fly reel in mint condition with the additional Brook Trout drag knob. The reel has a 3. 360" diameter with a spool width of 0. 976" and weighs 5. 15 ounces. This features a partially ported frame for the perfect balance of weight, sound, and visual appeal. A 5 disc alternating carbon stainless steel drag stack. Large arbor for faster retrieve and reduced line memory. User