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7' 6" #4 Linnea Stalker
Linnéa 7’ 6” #4 Line Glass Winston Stalker. Mario’s shop is close by and I frequently drop by to visit. About a month ago our conversation turned to rod building, (we usually talk about food.) and I came to learn that Mario is in possession of several old glass Stalker blanks of which he generously gave one to me. Mario acquired a considerable amount of these blanks many years ago and we spent quite a long time choosing the best of the bunch. I am pleased to offer this finished rod for sale. The reel seat is crafted from a gorgeous piece of dark red Manzanita burl that I years ago harvested from behind my Grandfathers cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The seat features knurled bright nickel silver slide bands and is capped with a black Micarta ring at the bottom of the grip which is opposed by a black Micarta cork trimmed button at the end of the rod. The wraps are finished with varnish over translucent red silk with white tipping. This particular Stalker is one of the finest glass rods that I have ever cast. Its medium fast action throws tight loops with precision and grace that allows this rod to fish a variety of angling situations with excellence. |
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8' 4" #5 Wojnicki Stalker
Wojnicki 8’ 4” #5 Line Glass Winston Stalker. About 10 years ago, the Master cut this blank for me for the express purpose of spring creek fishing. This rod is an old friend that has that has accompanied me on several trips to the Henry’s Fork and Hat Creek. The stick excels at casting in the 30-45 range but has power to reach out if necessary but also retains the essential delicacy needed for hunting wary trout. The wraps are finished with varnish over translucent red silk with white tipping. The grip is a comfortable Wojnicki style wells with a cork reel seat and blued, knurled slide bands. The nomenclature reads; MW 8.4FT. 5WF LINE #588.2 |