Baginski, Rolf - "Westwind" Bamboo Rod 7'6 3/2 4wt 9'3" Catskill fly-tying legend Art Flick

Catskill fly-tying legend Art Flick

These reels are direct-drive and made of titanium or anodized aluminum (this reel is titanium)

This seat is a reproduction of the all-metal seats found on the early Payne and Leonard rods though the nickel silver tube has been turned down precisely and more thinly to save weight

The reels innards are stamped 7 throughout with VIII marks as well

the script remains clean and bold

Baginski, Rolf - "Westwind" Bamboo Rod 7'6 3/2 4wt 9'3" Catskill fly-tying legend Art FlickFor sale here is a bamboo rod made by Rolf Baginski of Germany his "Westwind" model 7 1 2 feet, 3 2 made for a four weight line. Blonde cane, serial #1392. Tapered cigar grip. Reel seat is German silver Argentine slide band over a stunning amboyna wood spacer. The guide wraps are clear with fine black edging at the ferrules and stripping guide and one black wrap in the middle of each guide wrap. Bright fittings throughout. The rod is in near mint