Above photo: Ready for final polishing, a small nickel silver custom offset tapered slide band and butt cap,  specially fitted for a Hardy St. George Junior. The alloy used is C792, which provides a warm silver finish that pairs well with this reel's distinctive gold details. New for my lineup of rods this year, the “Appalachian Brookie” is a 6'2" 2-weight 3pc., specifically  designed as a pack rod for deep cover brook trout hunting. This rod's hardware is custom fitted to the customer's reel of choice. Tiny reels proportionally need smaller hardware, and foot sizes vary; I make an exception for this specific rod model. This set is designed to fit a little Hardy St. George Junior. The last set was fitted for a customer's Peerless Model 77 raised pillar reel, another wee little reel that pairs perfectly with this rod. Above video: Alloy C792~Ready for polishing, the smaller bore to match a smaller mortised wood insert; a custom fit is always better. A tapered sl...