Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5555 (Size D)

Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5555 (Size D)For sale here we have a spool of vintage Belding Corticelli #5555 (brown) silk winding thread. The spool is 10 yards, size D. Though rarely seen on classic American rods, this larger size of thread was commonly used by European rodmakers such as Hardy and Pezon et Michel. It is unused new old stock in like new condition on a wooden spool.

I found a cracked facet within the span of the snake guide

and "Reg U

About the only issue exhibited in this rod are 2 tiny guide impressions in the cork near the base of the grip caused from pressing against the other sections

carefully sculpted into a western style design

The capacity is for 50 yards of backing

My bet is that this rod won't last long

an 8' 2-piece

a pioneer of the sport whose contributions and knowledge frequented the Fishing Gazette in articles by George Kelson

and spool are all in excellent shape

Black anodized tube with brass top

8' 2-piece

The black high speed steel snake guides are wrapped in may rose silk and edged in orange