The Salmon Flies of Major John P. Traherne (1826-1901) by Paul Schmookler

The Salmon Flies of Major John P. Traherne (1826-1901) by Paul SchmooklerThis copy by Paul Schmookler is a splendid one indeed. Released in 1993, this limited edition copy (#299 of 300) is signed by the author and bound in Morocco leather with beautiful marbled boards, gilt edges, and enclosed in a tan slipcase. Mint condition. Inside are a number of exquisite color plates of flies devised by Major John Traherne and tied by Schmookler himself. Traherne was one of the most revered salmon anglers of the 19th century, a

Original tube with grey felt lining

I've also built this rod with a several other features that I've been refining over the last 12 months

This rod is fine tipped with a delightful fast action perfect for tight loops and accurate casts

12 cork medium cigar grip

as this was the last rod that Gary ever built

so it's possible that one may have been replaced at one point

A fantastic reel for your favorite small stream hideaway

An excellent Paul Young Parabolic 15 fly rod

The pocket cap is die stamped "Paul H Young Co

It was a natural fit

Taylor 7' 2-piece

as well as a tipped-in color photo of the great rod maker near the title page