0341: Horrocks-Ibbotson, Admiral Deluxe #15, Registered No. 353. Varnished woven brown fiberglass flyrod. 8'6", 3/1, for #6 line. 5-1/4 oz. Down locking aluminum threads, with copper colored plastic spacer, 5-3/4" cigar cork grip. Bright chromed Nickel Silver ferrules with machined welts. Black hardened steel snake guides, and blackened stripper guide. Red wraps tipped red/gold. Strap & ring hook keeper. Original bag and factory labeled cardboard case. All joints proper length. Perfect H-I label stating "Horrocks-Ibbotson Power Glass"," Utica, N.Y. - Made in U.S.A."
This veteran fiberglass fly rod is in collectable condition although still quite fishable. The original factory applied shrink tubing over the majority of the cork grip is labeled "A Registered Rod". The original heavy cardboard case is in very good condition and still has 99% of the factory label. Along with the other data the label states "Price $25.00"; a lot of money for the time. Collectable vintage fiberglass fly rod set in excellent overall condition. $85