Brad Wilson Domed Fly - Six Spotted Tiger Beetle

Brad Wilson Domed Fly - Six Spotted Tiger BeetleFor sale here is another great example of Brad Wilson's Artful Fly Series, this one being a domed rendition of a six spotted tiger beetle. The realistic setting and style of tying has won Brad critical acclaim over the past decade, including the USA Network purchasing some of Brad's realistic wasps to be used as props on the show, "Royal Pains". More information on Mr. Wilson can be found here.

Brackett replaced the original reel seat and grip with a modern nickel silver seat as well as re-wrapping the butt section ferrule

and screws are polished stainless steel

The fly box measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" and includes flies in original fly packets

Don't miss out on this historic Scott rod that helped to put them on the map

From Per's description of this taper

Westminster 253 or any other non raised pillar models under 2

It will not disappoint

The concealed compartment includes a magnetic hook holder and three removable aluminum spools for thread of your choice

The reel is in excellent used condition

For sale here is a rarely seen John Bradford Legacy bamboo rod - 8' 2/2 5wt -- modeled after the Dickerson 8013 taper

The blued nickel silver ferrules are size 12/64 with an excellent fit

This rod exemplifies why T&T has a reputation for the finest craftsmanship