Jim Schaaf "The Cascapedia" Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6

Jim Schaaf "The Cascapedia" Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6A Jim Schaaf "Cascapedia" model bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #6. "The Cascapedia" and serial number "85 4 88" inked on the shaft on successive flats. The rod weighs 5. 5 ounces on my scale. Lightly used condition. Authoritative medium action. The rod is straight and the ferrules seat fully. Medium wheatstraw colored cane with a randomized node pattern. Wrapped brown throughout with black tipping at the keeper and male

For sale here is a Charlton 8450C fly reel with 5/6 spool in slightly used but excellent plus condition

The dimensions of this reel also make it unusual compared to its early peers

and clips are all in fine working order

Non adjustable drag

For sale here is a Payne Model 103 -- 8' 2/2 5-6wt bamboo rod in excellent original condition

and an auxiliary rim brake

The 3 3/4" brass (or possibly bronze) foot is unmolested

The full-palming plate is a seriously cool and unique feature

Screw lock is stamped with "The Leonard

The rims display a few minor scratches and a couple of small rashes (pinhead size)

blued cap and ring seat over cork

Serial #2540 from the Ted Simroe era