Dry Fly Fishing in Theory and Practice - Halford 2-Piece. 4 Weight The action is quite swift

The action is quite swift on the faster side of medium-fast thanks in part to the swelled butt

raised pillar model is a replica of an early Edward Vom Hofe from the late 1880's

Grip measures 5

Bob Summers could do a restoration of this rod if you are so inclined

Dry Fly Fishing in Theory and Practice - Halford 2-Piece. 4 Weight The action is quite swift1899 3rd Revised Edition very good condition. Vinton and Co, 354 pages, 18 plates 4 in color, 3 being of flies, plain plates, text illustrations, contents very clean, original brown cloth gilt. covers show age use but a very good copy, spine ends and both cover corners bumped