He is carrying a fly shop in his vest
The crank handle screws are similar in shape, but different diameters, and the bearing journal threads are much smaller than the other Shakespeares of that period
A 4- or 5-weight reel is a practical choice for much river trout and grayling fishing, while 6- and 7-weight models suit many stillwater situations
That means if youre someone whos just getting started and isnt comfortable maintaining a highly stable, reasonably-sized tank then it might be a good idea to hold off for now
however, there are also some big sharks and mulloway patrolling those gutters at night too and youll appreciate a heavier combo should you tangle with a beast of the night
Normally you would screw the pieces together with a screw ring ferrule, but some rods simply slide into each other snugly with plastic or metal joints