The step ferrules are oxidized and squared to meet the cane
Serial #587 indicating a 1979 manufacture date right in the Maxwell era
Built to fish #10 lines it holds 200 yards of 20 lb backing and weighs 12
This lovely aristocrat from Jim's father (who died in 1914) is amazing in its condition as nothing has been hurt or shortened
Shows moderate use for a rod of this age
RK Bolt Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 7'3" The step ferrules are oxidizedA superb Robert K. Bolt fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #4 line. Serial #1808. Mint condition. Medium action, my favorite of all Bob's rod actions. There are a lot of neat, well crafted details throughout this rod, made possible by the fact that Bob makes all the parts himself. For instance, we have a neat little stamp on the screw lock barrel depicting the hollow built butt section. Another touch is the stamp on the screw lock nut "R. K.