Marc Aroner Hunt Pattern Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4

Marc Aroner Hunt Pattern Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4A Marc Aroner Hunt Pattern fly rod, 7', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #4 line. Used but in excellent condition, very straight and with good ferrule fits. The signs of use are soiling to the grip and small cosmetic casting cracks to the ferrule wraps. Fine tips and authoritative action while retaining some flex into the lower butt. I built this rod in the mid 1980's. The cane is flamed with three up pressed nodes of a lighter color. The wraps are a

Foot is original and unmolested

The ferrules are original super Z and oxidized

Serial #6140 and weighing 4 7/8 oz according to the hangtag

If you take a close look

and aluminum tube

A&F delivered some one-tip rods in the late 60's according to one source

A switch on the faceplate disengages the drag

Winston logo is laser engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

The 3/8" stem is compatible with most C-clamp systems and features an adjustable collar to easily and securely set the height of your jaws

The nickel silver ferrules are size 17/64 and 11/64 with an excellent fit

Due to the minimal aesthetic approach that Hoffhines used on the rod

This reel also crosses over for 12 to 12 ½ ft