Keane, Martin J. - "Classic Rods and Rodmakers"

Keane, Martin J. - "Classic Rods and Rodmakers"For sale here is a signed hard cover edition of "Classic Rods and Rodmakers", authored by the late, great Marty Keane. 1976. First printing. A must have for any bamboo rod user or collector. In fine condition. Dust jacket in good condition with some minor tears at top and bottom.

Polished bright hardware

The rod overall is in excellent condition

Light colored cane with small pressed nodes and a three up node pattern construction

The step-down nickel silver ferrules have an excellent fit

The rod features moderately tempered cane with Chinese red wraps and yellow tipping

The patented nickel silver up-locking reel seat is in wonderful condition and functions smoothly as it should

The butt cap bears the Payne trademark stamp

These fine bench-made reels have nickel silver rings and sideplates made of highly polished ebonite

You may not see another one of these in a very long time

The reel seat is a bright downlocking screw lock commercially made with whitworth-style threads and a re-cut and re-knurled nut

Excellent plus condition having been fished sparingly

A nice 3-4wt trout reel with a classic look that would pair beautifully with a classic bamboo rod