Walton : Cotton - The Compleat Angler a Reappraisal by Jeremy Paxman (Flyfisher's Classic Library) 8'10" Yellow floating line and backing

Yellow floating line and backing on spool

I see this as the pinnacle of the rod maker's art

I've always had a soft spot for these light reels which Bob Corsetti produced for a number of years and which are no longer being made

this rod feels like it would be a delight on a small stream

the top guide on the butt section is loose and needs re-wrapping and the wraps at the ferrules have been overwrapped with some resulting alligatoring

Walton : Cotton - The Compleat Angler a Reappraisal by Jeremy Paxman (Flyfisher's Classic Library) 8'10" Yellow floating line and backingA limited edition book, printed as part of the Flyfisher's Classic Library. Quarterbound leather with green marble sides. Gilt title and decoration. Green cloth slipcover that folds out. Book is in fine condition. Paxman offers a critical analysis of Izaak Walton's and Charles Cotton's famous book, The Compleat Angler, which was first published in 1653.