Edwards Quadrate Salmon Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8 7'6" These reels are exceedingly scarce

These reels are exceedingly scarce so don't miss this chance to add a very nice example of a very historic and very high quality early American fly reel to your collection

Original A&F labeled tube and bag

Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar insert

The grip is soiled and has obviously been cleaned in the past but is very solid

Original flannel bag and labeled tube

Edwards Quadrate Salmon Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8 7'6" These reels are exceedingly scarceA nice Edwards Quad salmon rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #8. Detachable fighting butt. Weighs 7. 7 ounces. Medium slow action. Used fair condition, all full length but no inscription on the rod shaft. The guide wraps look original but the female wraps are not. It is possible that the varnish has been sanded out and re dipped as there are a lot of varnish runs around the wraps, but I can't say definitively. The butt