Ted Godfrey Classic 253 Fly Reel 5' The keeper wrap has the

The keeper wrap has the cream and black matched tipping and the keeper is a small snake typical of the Maslan period

The rod has a very pleasant medium action and a progressive taper

The rod is based on Paul Young’s Para 15 taper

For sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona "The Marvel" bamboo rod

Ted Godfrey Classic 253 Fly Reel 5' The keeper wrap has theA nice Ted Godfrey model 253 Classic fly reel, 2 1 2" diameter and set up for LHW. Designed to hold a DT3 and 25 yds of backing. The reel weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Classic S handle design. Excellent, lightly used condition with just a few touches of cosmetic wear here and there. Black sideplates with nickel silver rims and an aluminum spool and foot. A nice click and pawl drag that's adjustable via a 5 position lever on the backplate. The reel