Walt Dette Flies (3) from Fran Betters' Estate

Walt Dette Flies (3) from Fran Betters' EstateFor sale here are three Walt Dette flies in unused and excellent condition. These flies come from the estate of Fran Betters and a letter of provenance from Fran's widow, Jan, will be included with the sale.

FL in 1951

The western style grip has some soiling but otherwise I probably would have called this rod mint

Proceeds from this rod sale go to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

There is a bit of light wear on the rim of the butt cap

Maine when he assigned over his key patent related to the first American-made raised-pillar reel to Hiram Leonard

One of Leon Hanson's stunning hollowbuilt rods with micro nickel silver ferrules

I see this as the pinnacle of the rod maker's art

The flaming on this rod is one of the most striking examples I've ever seen

As always Bob's hand-turned seat hardware is lovely to behold

Ultra large arbour / narrow width spool design

there is no sign of use on this rod and the varnish is perfect

For sale here is a very scarce Hardy Brass Faced Perfect wide drum fly reel -- 4 1/4" diameter with rotating German silver line guide embedded in the frame