Early Handmade Minnow Bucket 7'9" Blued cap and ring reel

Blued cap and ring reel seat with a Walnut spacer

Comes packed in a padded pouch and original box

with a neutral click bias being strong enough to prevent backlash

Bound in orange leather with gilt title and decoration

Burgundy wraps with gold tipping

Early Handmade Minnow Bucket 7'9" Blued cap and ring reelA very well made bucket with original blue painted finish, standing 7" tall and with a 9" diameter base. The main chamber is hour glass shaped, with perforated lid that features a tight fitting rim and simple latch, carry handle and two rows of perforations near the top of the bucket. Condition is very good for the age, with exterior wear, light dents at the base and one small puncture along the upper rim.