Swift Epic Fiberglass Rod - Model 476 Olive

Swift Epic Fiberglass Rod - Model 476 OliveFor sale here is a Swift EPIC custom built fiberglass rod Model 476 Olive. 7 1 2 feet for a 4 weight line. Three piece rod. The blanks are made in New Zealand of Uni directional s glass. Fast tapers, progressive actions, built with flor grade cork grips, custom Lemke reel seats, Snake Brand guides, wrapped with pure silk thread, and finished with spar varnish. Comes with amazing rod tube made of fiberglass as well! From the Swift website: If you are

Mechanically the reel remains in excellent condition with a fixed click and a smooth winding operation

A very fine classic and very fishable or collectible caged drum Dingley reel

This reel is Model St6 Ti (Seatrout Model) with the frame made from Grade 2 titanium and the amber-colored spool is made from PEI (polyetherimide)

The "Sliced" variety means it has a narrow spool (3/4" vs 1" with the standard Cavous model)

The rod features beautiful darkly tempered cane often seen on Orvis rods from this era

A nice Saracione MK IV fly reel

The MDS reel models have a skeletal frame design

Nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a rosewood spacer

Though labeled the "Streamer Special" the rod would be perfect for late summer hopper-dropper set-ups as well all types of large dries

Tom and his wife Gerri are an inspiration to us all

Oxidized step-down ferrules with a perfect fit

For sale here is a Meisselbach Symploreel fly reel - Model 374