McKinley, Ron / Macklin Customs 7' 3/2 3wt Bamboo Rod 6'10" Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat with a black bakelite spacer

Rod includes original Phillipson labeled plastic rod sleeve and original cardboard tube with gold Phillipson label

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" with MKII check and beautiful agate line guide (no cracks)

There is some "alligatoring" of the varnish on the mid section near the male ferrule

McKinley, Ron / Macklin Customs 7' 3/2 3wt Bamboo Rod 6'10" Bright aluminum up-locking reel seatFor sale here is a masterpiece presentation rod by Ron McKinley, who made rods under the name "Macklin Customs". This rod is 7 feet with three sections and two tips, based on a Leonard taper and style. Excellent overall condition. Three up node pattern. Includes a beautiful ruby insert for the stripping guide. The action of this rod I would rate as classic medium. Rod weighs 3. 2 oz. Comes in a beautiful leather covered rod tube. Check out another