Early Painted Cricket Cage Gary Howells Medium-fast action with a good

Medium-fast action with a good deal of authority in the butt

Rod comes with original maroon bag and tube with Sweetgrass label

Comes loaded with line and backing in new condition as well

This reel carries the 1896 patent date on the oil cap

3 nickel silver baitcasting reel

Early Painted Cricket Cage Gary Howells Medium-fast action with a goodA high quality handmade cage with original red painted finish, removable lid and carry handle. With a mesh cylindrical body, 7 1 2" in diameter and standing nearly 12" tall, this early unmarked cage has a 4 1 4" neck that extends 3" into the main chamber. The three strap metal supports extend below the base to serve as legs, preserving the finish on the bottom. Condition is very good, with normal surface wear and one shallow dent along the mid section.