Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5840 (Size D)

Belding Corticelli - Silk Winding Thread #5840 (Size D)For sale here we have a few spools of vintage Belding Corticelli #5840 (brown) silk winding thread. The spools are 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 wooden spools. *Select desired quantity after clicking "add to cart".

"6" impressed in the side of the reel foot and "Bradley" engraved into the nut on the winding plate side

Whether it's used as a reference or simple as a key component of an angling book collection

2-tip rod built for a #8 line

built for a #5 line and weighing 3 7/8 ounces

Comes in the original bag with no hang tag and a non original ferrule plug and tube

This rod is in excellent lightly used condition

The drag works beautifully and is mechanically sound

The rod has been fished very slightly but is still in excellent shape

A handsome rod from Bob Taylor

Yellow poplin bag with stiffener and a brass topped tube with the Leonard data sticker

Just a gorgeous rod

A phenomenal lightweight reel from the Bogdan shop