Aroner Hunt Pattern 7' 3/2 #4 4-Piece Mechanically the reel functions perfectly

Mechanically the reel functions perfectly

These reels come in a handsome mahogany display case with a glass-topped lid

5 3/4" long

Aluminum rod tube with data sticker

A rare Seamaster Mark IV fly reel

Aroner Hunt Pattern 7' 3/2 #4 4-Piece Mechanically the reel functions perfectlyThis Aroner Hunt Pattern is very early example of my work, dating to the mid 1980's. It differs from my later rods by the following two details: there is a wooden lip on the reel seat where it meets the rear of the grip and the wraps are a slightly darker shade of red then the current "may rose" color that I would later settle on (with edges that are also slightly darker). This rod boasts a medium cigar grip and has a mortised walnut spacer with a cap