George Mauer Sweetwater Starlight Fly Rod 7’6" 2/2 #4 8'2" I've also read that he

I've also read that he was Julius Vom Hofe's patent attorney

The reel is a direct drive (SA - single action)

The agate tip-top guide could be a replacement

For sale here is a Graywolf "The Natural" fiberglass rod -- 8' #5

with an amazing recovery speed making this series of rods easy to cast without sacrificing the true feel of fiberglass

George Mauer Sweetwater Starlight Fly Rod 7’6" 2/2 #4 8'2" I've also read that heA nice George Maurer Sweetwater Starlight Special bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5. Serial #003. Mint condition. Fast action. Very light flame blond color cane in a three up node pattern. The main wraps are brown with black edges at the keeper and ferrules. Oxidized swiss style ferrules. Carbide stripper and black snake guides. The grip is 6" long and turned to a large western profile. The reel seat is a commercial cap