RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8’ 2/2 #3 8 Weight Comes with later era Hardy

Comes with later era Hardy case

McGowan made reels from the 1850's to the 1880's and this brass specimen is a fascinating example of an early trolling reel

Don't miss out on this specialist rod that could find a place in just about every fly fisherman's quiver

Large arbor design with substantial porting on the spool and frame to reduce weight

RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8’ 2/2 #3 8 Weight Comes with later era HardyA nice RK Bolt bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips and built for #3 line. Serial #0802 which is inked on the shaft along with the rod specs and noted on the data sticker. The rod weighs 3. 15 ounces on my scale (and listed at 3 1 8 on the rod and data sticker). The rod appears to be lawn cast only. Delicate medium action. The rod is nice and straight. Medium wheatstraw cane done in a two up node pattern construction. Excellent varnish. Wrapped in