George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Queen of the Waters" 8' 2/2 #4 bamboo rod Gary Howells For sale here is a

For sale here is a rarely seen Saracione SCA (Saracione Classic American) -- 3 5/8" diameter bench-made fly reel

nickel silver down-locking sliding band hardware

as well as being an Orvis Sales Representative

Illustrations by Harvey Eckert

make the action feel crisp and eliminate the “pulling” effect that a second ferrule can otherwise have

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Queen of the Waters" 8' 2/2 #4 bamboo rod Gary Howells For sale here is aFor sale here is a George Maurer bamboo rod. This model was dubbed "Queen of the Waters". According to Maurer's catalog, the rod is "A crisp caster with the reach and backbone to handle larger fish, this is the rod that Len Codella said was 'the best 8' 4wt made.' Many people asked me for a longer version of the Perfectionist taper. This is it. Will fish anything." 8' 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Near mint condition. All rod sections and straight and full