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Rare Vintage 10' Kosmic US Net & Twine Fly Rod

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Here's a rarely seen 10' Kosmic fly rod, made for U.S. Net & Twine, c1890s.  Marked "The Kosmic" "U.S. Net & Twine Co." on the cap.  These rods were made during the short association of Fred Thomas, Eustis Edwards, and Ed Payne after they left the Leonard factory and are very rare.

This 3pc rod has 2 original mids, and 4 tips although 2 of the tips appear to be correct Kosmic replacements, because they were wrapped with a different shade of silk.

The original two tips are both 5 1/2" short, but the other two tips are full length.  One of the full length tips has a vintage replacement tip top which is missing the agate insert, and a rewrapped ferrule.  Otherwise this rod appears to have completely original guides and wraps.

All sections have flared Kosmic ferrules, and the female ferrule on the butt has two 1890 patent dates stamped into it.  Other features are hanging ring guides, tiny 1/8" stacked cork rings, and an Ivorine sliding band seat.  The Ivorite spacer on the seat appears to have shrunk a tiny bit as there is a small gap between the spacer and the cork check near the grip.

Rod comes with the original bamboo tip tube, and partitioned cloth bag.

These rods rarely come available for sale, and this 130 year old beauty will make a fine addition to anyone's collection. 

Item #2210 Excellent Condition SOLD

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