Kelly, Mary Kefover - U. S. Fishing Rod Patents and Other Tackle 2-Piece Serial #3882

Serial #3882

This rod is intended for big fish and the action reflects that

The choice of an uplocking seat for a lighter rod was somewhat rare and was made by the original customer

Honey-colored guides and burgundy tipping

deep black Type III anodized finish with matte reliefs

Kelly, Mary Kefover - U. S. Fishing Rod Patents and Other Tackle 2-Piece Serial #38821990 1st edition. Thomas B. Reel Company. Plano, Texas. 104 pages. B W photographs, illustrations. Edition limited to 750 numbered copies. Like new condition in dust jacket showing minor handling marks. "U. S. Patents Class 43. Sub Classes 18 26. 1854 to 1931". Contains numerous reproductions of patent drawings, as well as photgraphs of rods and equipment. Introduction and brief history of the fishing rod by the editor, Brian McGrath of the Leonard