George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "48 Special" -- 7' 3/2 #4 Bamboo Rod 8'4" Actual weight is 5

Actual weight is 5

A nice copy of Salmon and Sea Trout by Herbert Maxwell

The exterior of the reel has been "re-leaded" and the spool screw is a replacement

Don't miss a chance to own a fantastic fishing rod in the coveted 8040 model at a great price

Diminutive grip with light ridging

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "48 Special" -- 7' 3/2 #4 Bamboo Rod 8'4" Actual weight is 5For sale here is a George Maurer bamboo rod the "48 Special". Seven feet in length for a four weight line. Rare three piece format with two tips. George described it as follows: Named after the cane it was first built with pre embargo cane given to me by Walt Powell of Northern California's famous rod building family The first taper I designed myself! The product of a marriage between a Payne 98 and a 7' Granger, this taper went through a quick half