Early Charlie Reading custom rod

Hi,
I have a gorgeous rod built by Charlie Reading of Missouri. Charlie sort of fathered the idea of building feathers into the rods he built -as well as unique cork handles. This one is on a G Loomis GL4 blank. The rod is a 7 ft 9 inch 2 wt. If I fished it, it could not have been more than twice in very controlled situations as I found it too nice to fish

The inscription has only Charlie's name and the details of the rod blank

It is a collector's prize for those familiar with Charlie Reading's work. He now only builds one or two rods, if any at all, each year.

He has been commissioned to build a rod for one of the Presidents. I think it was Bush I.

I now live in Hawaii, and must fly to fishing destinations. Thus, I am selling my collection of 2 piece rods.

I will post photos when I have time. Thought I would offer it here before I put it on eBay.

Thanks,
Byron Haugh
Byhaugh1@Mac.com

Not the best pictures, but something anyway.

Rod tube:

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/...h/IMG_1627.jpg


http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_1631-1.jpg

If you enlarge the next photo, you will see his signature tiny gold hooks!!!!

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_1629-1.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/...h/IMG_1628.jpg

Single Foot Guides except for stripping guide
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/...h/IMG_1634.jpg


http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_1632-1.jpg

I look forward to seeing the pictures Byron. Charlie made some nice rods. What kind of action does it have?

Dave

Posting your asking price will improve your response to this..

I am very interested in picking up nice 2wt. and what are you asking for the rod? Please contact me at your leisure. Thanks kindly and have a smooth day. Michael J.

Good one J!!!!!!!!

I am also interested. How much are you thinking for the rod?

I would take 400 here before I put it on eBay.
Thanks,
Byron