Bob Mead - Green Drake 8'4" " with a rod and

" with a rod and line emblem

The rod is in very good refinished condition with some varnish wear

Set up for right-hand retrieve but can be easily switched to left for a small fee

Wrapping still on the grip

3 7/8" diameter and 1 1/4" spool width

Bob Mead - Green Drake 8'4" " with a rod andFor sale here is the earliest example of a Green Drake tied by Bob Mead, the recognized authority in realistic fly tying. This is Bob's first "Green Drake" tied in 1985 and framed in the original box he did together with his brother. Bob's most well known for his "Praying Mantis", which currently sells for $750 and has a waiting list of over a year. Pretty much every known realistic tyer today will mention Bob as the one that got them started. Bob did