Betts, John - A Collection of Books, Flies, Framed Flies, etc.

Betts, John - A Collection of Books, Flies, Framed Flies, etc.For sale here is a fine collection of John Betts items: 1) Framed Flies and Sketch "The Bubble" (Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. #182 of 300 in the limited edition. 2) Book Flies with an Edited Hackle softcover (very rare) 3) Book Catch the Hatch (1984) original hand colored (even more rare!) 4) Book Catch the Hatch (2000) reproduction 5) Book Making Strip Built Fly Rods (2007) hardcover 6) Book Making Strip

Tips numbered one and two

It sports English-style bronze snake guides and stripping guide

For sale here is a very nice trout net with the opening measuring 13" by 7

The rod is in excellent used condition with normal wear

The signed booklet is included

This probably won't be a problem but it would be a very easy fix by a competent restorer

nickel silver sliding band reel seat with a beautifully figured

and this quad is a phenomenal example of Sam's legendary work and a must-have for any serious collector

Comes in the standard suede bag

Stamped "5"

Made to hold a 3wt line plus backing

Total width internally is 2 3/4"