Behnke, Robert J. - Native Trout of Western North America

Behnke, Robert J. - Native Trout of Western North AmericaRobert J. Behnke Native Trout of Western North America American Fisheries Society Monograph, Limited Edition Signature Series. Number 51 of only 250 copies. Signed by author on special bookplate. As new condition.

we know right where we're at just by touching the drag knob

Strong drag if needed

There is a small crack in the varnish over the guide wraps nearest to the mid-section female ferrule (easily sealed with a dab of varnish)

all size dry flies for trout

Oxidized mountings

but with a wider spool

The handle is pretty tight to its post but does rotate evenly

This is a facsimile reprinting of the scarce 1934 1st edition

For sale here is a Morgan/Brackett era Winston bamboo rod - 8'9" for a 7 or 8 weight line

Original reel case included

Every component

Rod varnish is excellent