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ANTIQUE FISHING TACKLE

MacPherson Greenheart Salmon Fly Rod

Approx. dimensions:
14ft assembled

Description:
Three greenheart sections + spare top section
Splice connections
Case:
Original cloth case.

Fastening ties for splices:
Leather Laces: top lace 33", lower lace 49"
These would presumably be soaked the night before, and tied around the splice when tackling up on the river bank. They would then dry out and probably tighten further.

Manufacturer:
John MacPherson and Sons
The Sporting Stores
Inverness
Each splice is impressed with "Patent No.2 4911"

Butt Section:
5ft 6" inc 12" splice 1 agate and 1 snake ring
Cork handle with rubber button.
Brass cup on base impressed with
"Sole Makers
Playfair
Aberdeen"

Mid-section:
Length: 5ft 4" including 12" splice and 8" splice
4 snake rings
Top Sections:
Length 5ft including 8" splice
6 snake and one agate top ring

Comment:
Mint Condition: No evidence of it ever having been used.
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Manufacturer: John MacPherson and Sons The Sporting Stores Inverness Each splice is impressed with "Patent No.2 4911"
Butt Section: 5ft 6" inc 12" splice 1 agate and 1 snake ring Cork handle with rubber button. Brass cup on base impressed with "Sole Makers Playfair Aberdeen"