The Way of a Trout with the Fly by G.E.M. Skues (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) 6'3" Comes with the original light

Comes with the original light olive bag and aluminum tube painted brown with heavy brass collar and tube

This rod also comes with one of Sam's business cards wrapped around the tube as well as a letter of authentication from Dana Gray -- Sam's protege who still makes rods under the Carlson name -- who has estimated the manufacture date of this rod to be 1970

Blued hardware throughout

The varnish on the script as well as the guide wraps is also in excellent condition

Internal condition is excellent+

The Way of a Trout with the Fly by G.E.M. Skues (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) 6'3" Comes with the original lightA nice copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library. Quarterbound in leather over red cloth, gilt title and decoration on the spine. Silk marker ribbon. Cloth slipcase. 274 pages. Fine condition.