George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" while the spare spools come

while the spare spools come in typical green cordura Charlton pouches

The snake guides are black

The slide ring is oxidized jet black and is engraved "Tenth Anniversary" and the butt cap as the logo "Thomas and Thomas

The sleeve-over ferrules fit together perfectly and are void of cracks or other defects

For sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5/8" LHW wide spool fly reel

George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" while the spare spools comeA George Maurer Sweetwater "Rocky Mt. Special" model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #2002 02. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Semi full flexing action. Used but very good condition. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern and a light coat of varnish. The main wraps are light brown with no edges. Black stripper and black snake guides with only moderate signs of wear. Casting cracks at the male ferrule