Alan Kube Fly Rod 7'9" 4/2 #5 2-piece 500 of these reels were

500 of these reels were made in the late 90's

Since 1869" in the cartouche

and above the winding check

The 10th Anniversary Billy Pate reel that came with the rod can be found here

The left hinge has come loose from the exterior of the presentation box

Alan Kube Fly Rod 7'9" 4/2 #5 2-piece 500 of these reels wereFor sale here is an Alan Kube 7'9" 4 2 5wt bamboo rod. Custom grade and built from a D. L. Whitehead travel rod taper. Serial no. 10807. Made in 2007. The rod is in excellent condition with light wear from honest fishing. All sections are full length and straight. Lightly tempered cane. Transparent honey colored wraps with red and black tipping. Lightly blued guides. Agate stripping guide. The tips are numbered for convenience. Cigar grip 6 3 8" in