Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/3 #5 Gary Siemer A nice Charlton model 8450C

A nice Charlton model 8450C fly reel

which was first published in 1653

and you won't find a better museum-quality Howells for your collection

A Leonard 8'6" Catskill 3-piece

This reel is in mint

Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/3 #5 Gary Siemer A nice Charlton model 8450CFor sale here is a Jim Hidy hollow built bamboo rod 8'6" 3 3 5wt. No. W25963H 3. The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features mildly tempered cane with transparent honey wraps with black tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The ferrules are wrapped in a transparent amber. Each of the tip tops are wrapped in a different color to differentiate them. Blued