Have a pair of J. Austin Forbes 3" Avon clickers that I love to fish. They are a nice dark bronze color and are loaded with a WF3 & DT4 respectively.

The 3-weight reel has lost the "coin" from its backside. No idea what happened, it just disappeared one day.

I would like replace it with something. The original piece would be great but an unlikely find.

Your thoughts on a replacement piece & repair are welcome. What adhesive would be best or should I just send it to a professional?

Thanks.







bottom photo: Forbes Avon paired with Graywolf-built (2013) Tom Morgan 8ft 4wt

This is the solution I went with.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=70410&p=384351

I used a new copper penny to fill in my JW Young LL Bean that had the same issue. Fit pretty much perfect but not sure if the JAF reels have the same opening size. I used a drop of epoxy and it's still in place.

I am looking towards finding a JAF Sandstone.
This was the first fly reel that ever caught my attention, many thanks to bulldog's pictures.

What sizes were they offered in ?
Any better acquisition methods out there ?
That guy Kevin still around ? Thanks.