Aroner Limited Edition Spinoza 8' 3/2 #4 Serial No. 10

Aroner Limited Edition Spinoza 8' 3/2 #4 Serial No. 10Limited edition, serial #10, "Spinoza" model rod. This is the limited edition rod that kicked off the "Spinoza" series rods. Only 15 were produced, of which this rod is the 10th. 8', 3 piece, 2 tip rod for a #4 weight line. Chestnut colored flamed and tempered bamboo with a hand pressed Payne style node pattern. Brown wraps, yellow edges, with a purple band at the ferrules and keeper. Thread treatment was original, with orange shellac cut 50% with

A great classic style salmon reel that won't break the bank

and so forth were the same high quality as my regular models (I had to discontinue it when demand for my other models became unfillable in a reasonable time)

Numbered #001

Silver serpentine handle with counter balance

Has seen some use

seat hardware and cork check are bright

just one of a limited run of 100 reels Hardy produced to celebrate the wedding of Prince William of Wales to Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29

with the typical S-style handle

All nickel silver seat with slide band and soldered pocket cap

Ferrules date from the '20's or '30's as they are the "pot belly" type seen on older Payne and Leonard rods (I love the sculptural touches found on these early catskill tradition rods)

Measuring 2 1/4" in diameter and 1" wide

The silver serpentine handle is counterbalanced