Hardy - Wathne Collection 9'6 8wt Graphite Rod 10 Weight Halfway between the winding check

Halfway between the winding check and first guide is a signature wrap consisting of a wide red band with four slimmer bands on either side in "Granger Green"

For sale here is a framed authentic dry fly tied by Theodore Gordon

Aluminum cap and ring

Excellent condition with only minor cosmetic wear around the rim

Young Pattern 5 fly reel

Hardy - Wathne Collection 9'6 8wt Graphite Rod 10 Weight Halfway between the winding checkFor sale here is a Hardy 9'6" 8wt 2 pc. graphite rod from the Wathne Collection. Serial no. 116. The Wathne Collection of rods and reels was commissioned to Hardy by U. S. luxury bag makers Wathne. They also feature clothing and other accoutrement aimed at the fly fisherman. The rod is in excellent++ condition with plastic still on the grip and fighting butt. There is a bit of discoloration on the green blank where it appears a bit lighter in areas