This was found in a garage on a shelf above eye line after the house was purchased. This 7' 0" 4-weight is in sublime condition with the paper and Abercrombie & Fitch sticker of $137.50 in place.
The smallest and lightest of the Charlton Reels, the 8350 has long been a favorite of trout fisherman. This is LHW. It is loaded with a 1/5 (3-5 wt line) and has a rare 1/2 (1-2 weight line) spare spool. This reel is a very high-end piece of machining.
This is an 8' 0" two-piece for a 5 or 6-weight line weighing 4.10 ounces. All cork grip. Cap and ring with Thomas & Thomas stamped in the butt cap. In my hand, the action is on the medium side of medium-fast, bending deep into the rod...
This is a 6' 3" two-piece for a four weight weighing 2.45 ounces. In the late 1950s, Tom Ciemiega started working in Paul Young’s shop tying flies. Paul taught Tom his secrets of the trade on the weekends over a four year tutelage.
This is in mint condition with the additional Brook Trout drag knob. 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.
The blued ferrules are size 11 and 15 with a perfect fit. Tips measure at 0.0775. Medium-fast action. This rod comes from Dr. Paul Hermann's bamboo estate. In its original condition, with one tip replaced using Edwards bamboo.
This is a close to complete set of A.K. Best fly tying equipment. These are highly collectible and rarely seen, especially with this many components.
This is a 7' 6" two-piece for a 5-weight line weighing 4.75 ounces. Maxwell's distinctive handwriting adorns the butt section. Up-locking nickel silver hardware with a hidden pocket under the bottom of the cork grip.
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