Has anyone owned a Compac fly reel. A friend has one that is new in the box. Looks to be '70's vintage. I think it was sold by St. Croix at the time, and is for 10/11 wt. line.

It's looks nice, but maybe a bit heavy, no disc drag, and only set up for R hand retrieve.

I'm thinking of making him an offer and then putting more money into my fly rod purchase and upgrading my reel later. what

Thanks,
Jeff