There is an interesting article warning anglers to conserve weight (reel and reel seat hardware) behind the casting hand rounding out the initial four
Most use a flashy material and would be great for snook
Classic 3x3 Dickerson node pattern
and this quad is a phenomenal example of Sam's legendary work and a must-have for any serious collector
The seat is in wonderful condition save a bit of wear around the rim of the butt cap
Brown, Jim - "A Treasury of Reels" Two Handed Fly Rod There is an interesting articleJim Brown "A Treasury of Reels" The American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, Vermont, 1990. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st edition. Bob O'Shaughnessy (illustrator). An illustrated description of the evolution of the fly fishing reel based upon the entire catalog of reels in the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Each entry includes the name, manufacturer, model number, dimensions, weight, manufacturing