Ray Bergman Hooks - Extra Stout Size 14 Qty 100 8'8" Outside dimensions would suggest a

Outside dimensions would suggest a 7/8 weight rod

Dave dates the fly to 1925-1930

Both tips are straight and the ferrules fit together tightly as they should

The reel has not been cleaned and there is a fair amount of verdigris on the inner spool

For sale here is another very scarce collection of legendary Catskill flies tied by the Dette family - 35 classic Catskill-pattern flies in a fine shadowbox frame

Ray Bergman Hooks - Extra Stout Size 14 Qty 100 8'8" Outside dimensions would suggest aFor sale here is one box of Ray Bergman hooks size 14 Extra Stout, complete with original red labeled box in good condition. The original 100 hooks remain in the box. These hooks plus many other items I will be selling come from the estate of Fran Betters. If you require more photos, please let me know. I can also get a provenance letter from Jan Betters upon request.