Paul Rossman Framed Fly - Azure Flash

Paul Rossman Framed Fly - Azure FlashFor sale here is the "Azure Flash" salmon fly on a 2 0 hook, tied and framed by Paul Rossman, author of the book series Creative Salmon Fly Art (the books are for sale here as well). This particular fly was made from feathers of the Malachite Kingfisher, a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa, south of the Sahara. Paul ties all of his flies with Ronn Lucas Sr. hooks. All of Paul's framed flies are tied with feathers exclusively from

Tan colored cane

The reel is set up for RHW

For sale here is a Curt Elder bamboo rod - 8 feet for a 5 weight line in a 3/2 format

Flamed rod shaft wrapped in brown with black edges and extra apricot and black edges at ferrules and keeper

An excellent Peerless #6 fly reel

Handling/fishing marks only

reverse twist English-style guides

The JVH stamp is fairly clear on the headplate

Bobbin Hanger

Moderately tempered cane with transparent wraps and fine oxblood tipping

Inner ebonite layer on backplate side has an ebonite reinforcement repair

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart AR Large Fly Reel in near mint condition