Fran Betters AuSable Fly Collection Two Handed Fly Rod All edges gilt

All edges gilt

Black dot witness marks for easy alignment

Dark walnut burl reel seat with only the barest hint of brassing to the cap

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 9/64 and 15/64 with an excellent fit

A previous owner has thoughtfully engraved his name on the side plate

Fran Betters AuSable Fly Collection Two Handed Fly Rod All edges giltFor sale here is a nice collection of Fran Betters flies, 16 in total. Included are examples of Betters' original designs the AuSable Wulff and 4 "Haystack" flies, which were an important innovation in the evolution of the Adirondack fly. These creations are two of the most popular and effective trout stream fishing flies to this day his AuSable Wulff and Haystack patterns were named among the top 10 trout flies of all time by Field & Stream. Housed