RW Lancaster Bighorn Model Fly Rod 7'6" 4/2 #5/6

RW Lancaster Bighorn Model Fly Rod 7'6" 4/2 #5/6An RW Lancaster fly rod, 7'6", 4 piece, 2 tips, 2 mids, built for a #5 or #6 line. "Bighorn" model, serial number 271UT. Fast, DF style action. Near mint condition. Slight brassing to the inner guides are the only sign of use I could find. A unique setup given that its a 4 piece model with an extra tip and extra mid. Mottled flamed cane. The nodes are a tad grainy and are randomly spaced. Truncated swiss ferrules which are oxidized and show no signs

This reel and others come from William Young's estate

Original bag and tube (missing original Howells label)

Sam used Cosmo Spar and gave me the first quart I used

The rod weighs 5 1/2 ounces

UPDATE: All proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum

It has the nicely sculptured nickel silver pillars and the “S” shaped handle that one associates with Edward vom Hofe

Finding one from this era with its unique features is not going to be an easy task

All sections are full length and arrow straight

x 2 1/2" width (measure width from the widest point on the backplate to the end of the handle knob on the faceplate)

They would sure looks sexy on a bookshelf along with this VL&A fly box

Roller pillar

A superb Gary Howells fly rod