Witness marks for easy alignment
Slight marks exist on the reel foot and in the anodizing on the backplate although none penetrates like a true scratch would
If you plan on fishing with it
All sections are full length with a slight set at the end of the tip section
For sale here is a Philbrook & Paine Marbleized Trout Fly Reel made circa 1877
Harada Rod 7' 2/1 3wt Hollowbuilt 7 Weight Witness marks for easy alignmentFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet, two sections, one tip, for a 3 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a light and medium progressive action, aided by his use of a carbon and bamboo spigot ferrule system, allowing the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections. Harada san points out that madake cane has very fine fibers, resulting in a slower action, yet