McKinley, Ron / Macklin Customs 7' 3/2 3wt Bamboo Rod 6'10" Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat with a black bakelite spacer

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" with MKII check and beautiful agate line guide (no cracks)

There is some "alligatoring" of the varnish on the mid section near the male ferrule

Includes original tan bag (missing dowel) with hang tag as well as the original brass-capped aluminum tube

McKinley, Ron / Macklin Customs 7' 3/2 3wt Bamboo Rod 6'10" Bright aluminum up-locking reel seatFor sale here is a masterpiece presentation rod by Ron McKinley, who made rods under the name "Macklin Customs". This rod is 7 feet with three sections and two tips, based on a Leonard taper and style. Excellent overall condition. Three up node pattern. Includes a beautiful ruby insert for the stripping guide. The action of this rod I would rate as classic medium. Rod weighs 3. 2 oz. Comes in a beautiful leather covered rod tube. Check out another