Sam Carlson "Four" Quad Fly Rod 6' 2/2 #4

Sam Carlson "Four" Quad Fly Rod 6' 2/2 #4An exceedingly rare Carlson Four Special quad fly rod, 6' 2 piece, 2 tips for a #4 line. Medium fast action. Excellent original condition. Some discoloration of the western style grip and the all cork seat, and a tiny amount of brassing to the oxidation of the butt cap edge are the only signs of use. An interesting note on this rod's history. It was built by Sam Carlson in 1962 and originally sold to Rosgen's Sporting Goods in Winsted, Ct. and wrapped

This rod is still very fishable with a little care not to get it too wet

The downlocking screw lock reel seat spacer appears to be fossilized horn

and then re-varnished

5 weight rod

Tied with stunning precision they look almost as if copied from a Master in a 3-D printer

Wrapped tan with red edges

Spittler Co

As with all Winston rods of this period

The book comes with a Spinoza Rod Company book plate in the front

Extended foot

This is the classic atlantic salmon reel in a great size for two-handed rods

There is some soiling to the grip and a small scratch on the bottom wrap and on the ferrule of one tip