Keane, Martin J. - "Classic Rods and Rodmakers" 7'10" The original owner's name is

The original owner's name is professionally engraved on the frame

The rod is in excellent original condition with one minor exception: the 5th guide down from the tip-top has been re-wrapped

Original Paul Young made rods in this condition are extremely difficult to find these days

For sale here is a scarce reel made for the Thomas & Thomas Rod Company in the late 1970's by the Hart reel company of Long Island

Reversible two-screw U-shaped lineguard - easily flipped as are the pawls for RHW or LHW use

Keane, Martin J. - "Classic Rods and Rodmakers" 7'10" The original owner's name isFor sale here is a signed hardcover edition of "Classic Rods and Rodmakers", authored by the late, great Marty Keane. Copyright 1976. 3nd printing signed 1992. A must have for any bamboo rod user or collector. Book and dust jacket are both in very fine condition.