George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" the tensioner (with nice strap

the tensioner (with nice strap feature) has to be tightened all of the way in order for the pawl to engage the teeth of the gear/cog

For sale here are a few fly collections known as the "Feathers In The Wind" Trout Flies

For sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5/8" LHW wide spool fly reel

The reel seat is an aluminum uplocking screwlock over a bakelite spacer

The sleeve-over ferrules fit together perfectly and are void of cracks or other defects

George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" the tensioner (with nice strapA George Maurer Sweetwater "Rocky Mt. Special" model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #2002 02. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Semi full flexing action. Used but very good condition. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern and a light coat of varnish. The main wraps are light brown with no edges. Black stripper and black snake guides with only moderate signs of wear. Casting cracks at the male ferrule