Bob Mead - Green Drake

Bob Mead - Green DrakeFor sale here is the earliest example of a Green Drake tied by Bob Mead, the recognized authority in realistic fly tying. This is Bob's first "Green Drake" tied in 1985 and framed in the original box he did together with his brother. Bob's most well known for his "Praying Mantis", which currently sells for $750 and has a waiting list of over a year. Pretty much every known realistic tyer today will mention Bob as the one that got them started. Bob did

Serial number 111080 made in 1980

Serial number 2116 appears on both sections

The tarnish on the line guide bezel will easily polish out

For sale here is a scarce Orvis CFO VI fly reel and spare spool in excellent plus condition

Comes with original bag and labeled tube in very fine condition

the original labeled tube

This reel model was made for Ron by Kineya

2-tip built for what feels to me like a #6 or #7 line

both artfully made

An Orvis Battenkill fly rod

8'6" 2/2 for a 5wt line

Winston bamboo rod -  8 1/2' with two sections and two tips with a labeled weight of 4 5/8 oz