Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 Tackling Conservation Unaltered original smooth brass reel

Unaltered original smooth brass reel foot with two screws

A nice fishing reel with minor signs of use and no mechanical issues

For sale here is a bench-made reel by David Edel in near mint condition with only some natural tarnish from age on the German silver fittings

The foot is straight and has been lightly dressed on one end

Fossilized walrus tusk grasp

Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 Tackling Conservation Unaltered original smooth brass reelA nice Marty Karstetter bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip,and built for a #4 or #5 line. Serial 13708. The rod weighs 3 1 2 ounces. Hollow built. Super light use, with no soiling to the grip and just a hint of brassing to the interior of the snake guides and the beginning of some slight ferrule cracking at the ferrule wraps. Very light flamed cane with two opposed nodes in a spiral pattern. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are light brown with