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Blacker's influence on salmon fly tying (and tying in general) can't be overstated as he was one of the first to usher in clear instruction and the introduction of rare materials to the art of dressing salmon flies
The cork grip has been lightly sanded and a tiny amount of ridging still exists
Only one of this model is listed in the Dickerson ledger according to Stein and Schaff's book
The rod features mildly tempered cane with chestnut wraps and bright guides
Bellinger 2 3/4" MKI Fly Reel 1 Weight and secondFor sale here is a Bellinger 2 3 4" Mark I Fly Reel wide spool in LHW. The reel has a beautiful traditional look, featuring anodized aluminum rims, spool, "S" handle and foot, stainless pillars, black anodized sideplates, nickel silver oil cap, handle cap, counterbalance, and screw. Fixed click. Convertible from LHW to RHW. Comes with its original box and faux leather pouch. Weight 4. 9 oz. Spool width 0. 80". Capacity DT4 plus backing. Near mint