Mills Standard 1890 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #5 8'10" The other catalogs shown in

The other catalogs shown in the photo are sold already

the Zeitlos features grips turned from floor grade cork rings that are hand selected and turned to shape on the rod blank

These four reels represent other early and smaller versions of the Peerless reel

This is the earlier faster action rod

Mills Standard 1890 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #5 8'10" The other catalogs shown inFor sale here is a beautifully restored Mills Standard bamboo rod vintage 1890 give or take. This line of rods was made by Leonard for retailer William Mills and Son. This is a 9 foot rod 3 sections. I would call it a medium action 5 weight. Gorgeous rattan handle and handsome swelled butt. Flip ring guides. Not sure who performed the restoration but it was done very nicely. The Leonard stamping is not original obviously and was added at a later time,