Perrine #98 Fly Box - with vintage dry flies

Perrine #98 Fly Box - with vintage dry fliesFor sale here is a Perrine #98 fly box with vintage dry flies. External condition is excellent+. Internal condition is excellent+. Dimensions are 6" long 3 3 4" wide 1 1 2" deep. All of the 20+ dry flies (drakes, and assorted Catskill style dries) are in excellent condition. Most are larger sizes (8 12) with a few medium sized (14 16). The 100 plastic clips are in excellent condition void of any flaws. A classic box for larger dry flies.

3 Up node pattern construction built from dark impregnated cane

This consignor was a personal friend of Ernie Schwiebert as they both lived in Princeton

The nickel silver cap is stamped "Aroner

In any case

Light flame cane

This rod was well used judging by the grip soiling but appears in excellent condition otherwise

and this biography sheds much new light on their achievements

like the "light bulb" thread of the screw lock barrel

Fine thin cork rings on grip

Chrome snake guides wrapped brown with yellow edges

A nice two-part salmon fishing classic

An exceedingly rare Carlson Four Special quad fly rod