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Marty Karstetter – 7' 6" 4wt. Hollow-built SOLD
Marty has not made very many 7' 6" rods and this one is brand new to boot. This is constructed in a two opposed node pattern arranged in a spiral three inches apart. It has chestnut brown wraps with an agate stripping guide. The modified full-wells grip measures 5 3/4" in length and has a cap and ring with the cap stamped "Marty Karstetter Maker."
Maurice Noel – Model 50
The rims, pillars, reel foot, and handle arm are all machined from titanium. The side plates are delrin. The diameter is 2 5/8." The spool width is 3/4" and weighs 5.20 ounces. Seven positions adjustable drag. This comes with an Arne Mason clamshell leather case the owner had custom-made for the reel.
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Garrison, Everett – Model 201 3/4 wt.
Serial number I-7-7 is marked on each section and dates this rod to 1940. This is a 7' 0" two-piece for a 3 or 4 weight line weighing 2.75 oz. The ring is swaged and knurled creating a raised edge...
Payne, E.F. – Parabolic 7' 1"
A scarce and desirable E.F. Payne Parabolic bamboo fly rod. This is a 7' 1" two-piece for a 3 or 4 weight line weighing 3.90 oz. The all cork grip is smooth. The shouldered butt cap is stamped "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch."
Bogdan, Stan – No. 00
This is a 3 1/4" diameter reel with a 2" frame and 7/8" spool width weighing 10 ounces. This has aluminum rims and spool with black anodized side plates, an 11-position adjustable drag, and the coveted double brake drag design.
Payne, E.F. – Model 96
This is a 6' 6" two-piece for a 3 or 4 weight line weighing 2.75 oz. The 5" grip is smooth. In my hand, the action is medium-fast and is one special little wand for small to medium sized streams.
Hodge & Sons – Classic 1/2 SOLD
This is a 2 7/8" diameter reel with a reel width of 1" weighing 3.95 ounces. Marked 1/2 on the side of the foot. Serial number 0010. The reel shows no signs of use other than a small surface scratch on the back side plate.
Morgan, Tom – 7' 6" 5wt Fiberglass SOLD
This is difficult to source Tom Morgan Rodsmiths fiberglass fly rod. This is a 7' 6" two-piece for a 5 weight line weighing 3.75 oz. Serial Number 2015-5-05. This was built during the Tom Morgan era.
Abel – Vaya 5/6 Native Cutthroat
This is in mint condition with the additional cutthroat 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.
