Thomas and Thomas Beaverkill Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 2-Piece The reel seat is mortised

The reel seat is mortised cork with an aluminum ring and pocket cap

part of a limited edition set commissioned by Dave which Joe built in the 1990's

dark brown at the ferrules

The original St George reels were produced in Alnwick from 1911 until 1983

Thomas and Thomas Beaverkill Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 2-Piece The reel seat is mortisedAn excellent Thomas and Thomas Beaverkill fly rod, 8' 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. Serial #4397. This rod is mint with no brassing to the inside of the guides. Medium fast action. Flamed cane with 3 up node pattern and the mild "tiger stripe" flaming. Superb varnish, semi clear wraps with brown edges and black at the oxidized swiss ferrules. 12 cork 6" western style grip. Mortised and varnished walnut up lock nickel silver screw lock seat.