George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" the tensioner (with nice strap

the tensioner (with nice strap feature) has to be tightened all of the way in order for the pawl to engage the teeth of the gear/cog

while the spare spools come in typical green cordura Charlton pouches

Made for and sold by Abercrombie and Fitch in the 1960s

The reel seat is an aluminum uplocking screwlock over a bakelite spacer

George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" the tensioner (with nice strapA George Maurer Sweetwater "Rocky Mt. Special" model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #2002 02. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Semi full flexing action. Used but very good condition. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern and a light coat of varnish. The main wraps are light brown with no edges. Black stripper and black snake guides with only moderate signs of wear. Casting cracks at the male ferrule