Bristol Rod & Meek Reel Catalog

Bristol Rod & Meek Reel CatalogFor sale here is a Bristol Rod and Meek Reel catalog. Undated catalog, 40 pages, with the full line of Bristol rods and Meek Reels. A post 1916 catalog that includes the line of Kingfisher lines as well. In VG overall condition with loose internal pages, tiny creases and scattered tears along the spine staples.

The rod features moderately tempered cane of the highest quality with java brown silks and gold tipping

8 1/2 feet for a 7 weight line

Powell-style grip 6 7/8" in length with only mild soiling

Set up with a carbide stripper and black snake guides

made in November of 1949 by Cal Skinner

This rod was originally built for Bud Frasca in 1994

For sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5/8" fly reel

The superb dry-fly action is on the faster side of medium-fast

Casts very well with a DT4 or WF5

Knurled cap with the "target" pops out to accept a fighting butt with a large red rubber button

4 3/8" diameter and 1 5/8" pillar length

Black and gold anodized finish for durability even in saltwater