Rube Cross - Leadwing Coachman - Catskill Dry Fly

Rube Cross - Leadwing Coachman - Catskill Dry FlyFor sale here is an authentic Leadwing Coachman dry fly tied by Rube Cross, one of the most famous and respected Catskill fly tiers in history. Soon, I will have many Rube Cross flies listed check them out. The consignor of these Rube Cross flies has original, signed letters of correspondence between Cross and the original purchaser. They detail the fly order and expected timing of shipment. Each buyer will receive a copy of the original letter. If

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart S3 steelhead fly reel in excellent condition

For sale here is an early 8' 2/2 Orvis Battenkill impregnated bamboo rod

Zero spool movement - one of the tightest reels I've come across

8'3" 2/1 for a 5 weight line

Original bag had to be cut away

Tip male ferrules have been "chucked" to tighten the fit

Frame dimensions are 10 1/2" x 14"

The Leonard stamping is not original obviously and was added at a later time

A handsome rod from Bob Taylor

all-cork seat with nickel silver slide ring and fixed pocked cap

The last snake guide on the butt section is slightly bent

Form-fitting foam cylinder encloses the rod within the holland leather case