Fly Fisherman Magazine Winter 1974 - Marty Keane article 2-piece I find no evidence that

I find no evidence that a line has ever been on this reel or that it has ever been mounted to a rod

The reverse half wells grip is 6 5/8" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains quite smooth

Oxidized guides with the exception of the stripping guide

Flawless varnished blonde cane in the 3 up node pattern

one of the tip sections is shorter by 3/8" (not sure if it was made that way or not)

Fly Fisherman Magazine Winter 1974 - Marty Keane article 2-piece I find no evidence thatFly Fisherman magazine Winter issue 1974. Winston Rod Co. copy. Contains one page article "On the Vintage Rods" by famous dealer collector, Martin Keane. Magazine is in very good condition. This and many other books, catalogs, and ephemera come from the collection of Craig Lynch. More to come as well!