Stephenson, John - "Rosewood to Revolution"

Stephenson, John - "Rosewood to Revolution"Rosewood to Revolution: The Development of the Centrepin Fishing Reel; John Stephenson Privately Published, Stoke on Trent, 1993. Soft cover. Book Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 8vo over 7 9" tall. Privately published by the author in a limited edn of 500 copies, 8vo Illust in colour & B W, The ultimate centrepin bible for reel collectors. The second in a trilogy 1602.

Flamed cane with a displacement technique for the nodes and a 3-up distribution pattern

This Sands Large Trout reel utilizes the same double delrin brake shoe drag as Paul's reels did

Set up for right hand retrieve but can be easily switched to left for a small fee

tip tube with bag

The reel is in excellent used condition with only minor use marks and light wear to the rim of the spool and frame

The diminutive cigar grip measures 5" with only light soiling

in Paul's handwriting

Red witness marks as well as "8" stamped into each ferrule

For sale here is a scarce 4" Bellinger/Saracione fly reel in unused condition

#5 line" is inscribed on the rod shaft

For sale here is a Jack Gartside Soft Hackle Deceiver Selection fly box

An Abel #1 fly reel nickel anodized