Per Brandin Model 834-2 DF Special 8'3" 2/2 #4 7'5" This reel is #186

This reel is #186

The MX is designed to handle long saltwater tapers or spey lines while maintaining sufficient backing capacity

4" frame diameter

This was a rare model for a few reasons

The male ferrule silks on the mid-section were re-wrapped by South Creek Ltd

Per Brandin Model 834-2 DF Special 8'3" 2/2 #4 7'5" This reel is #186For sale here is a Per Brandin hollow built four strip (quad) bamboo rod. 8'3 for a DT4 line. Model 834 2 df HB Special. The rod weighs 3. 2 oz. From Per's website: "This model was very favorably referred to in John McDaniel's book Fly Fishing the Harriman Ranch and it is the rod of choice for many experienced cane anglers fishing there and waters with similar demands such as the Missouri and West Branch Delaware." Blued nickel silver cap and slide