Roy Steenrod - Light Hendrickson - Catskill Dry Fly

Roy Steenrod - Light Hendrickson - Catskill Dry FlyFor sale here is a Light Hendrickson dry fly tied by Roy Steenrod. It is a well known fact that Roy was the only person to have learned fly tying directly from Theodore Gordon. This fly comes from the collection of a Sullivan County sportsman who, as a kid, grew up around many of the legendary Catskill fly tiers. His uncle was also close friends with many of them. His Steenrod flies were acquired from a gentleman who received them from Roy's daughter

Complete with neoprene Orvis pouch

Comes with an aftermarket neoprene case

The reel now winds properly and therefore these marks are simply a cosmetic afterthought

Anything you see on the reel in the photos is merely dust or a reflection

An excellent Thomas and Thomas Cahill fly rod

He disliked the engraving of initials into reels (thought that no one was important enough to literally "cut into such a craftsman's fine work" )

Polished aluminum uplocking screwlock with a Spanish cedar wood spacer

The rod is in excellent original condition for its age and comes with its original bag and tube

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

Cosmetically it shows some use

Comes with original leatherette drawstring bag

The classic Edwards script remains clean and bold