RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8’ 2/2 #3 8 Weight This one is in excellent

This one is in excellent condition and all original and comes with the original leather case marked 2 0

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

Wraps are chestnut brown with red and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

1930's vintage

The reels innards are stamped 7 throughout with VIII marks as well

RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8’ 2/2 #3 8 Weight This one is in excellentA 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