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 Model: Length: Handle: Configuration: Weight: Markings:
Peak, Russ
 #8000 Light Fly Rod 7' 6" Cigar 2/1 2 7/8 oz. Total Russ J. Peak Rod #8000 Pasadena, Calif. 7-20-53-902851-70% 7 1/2 ft. 2 7/8 ounces Total Weight 34460-5010-167-C-62-G963-8101X
Circa: Condition: Remarks: Donated by:
1953 Excellent This is an early 1953 Russ Peak 7'6" 'light' fly rod. Russ Peak started in 1951, so this is an early rod. Eearly on Russ used Silaflex blanks that he hand picked on the production floor. This rod is a 5/6 weight, and has the W&M mini ferrules, a Featherlight reel seat, Cal Air rod tube. The tip is approximately 1.25" shorter than the butt section, the rod was made that way.  (Material.. Hollow Fiberglass) Fred Paddock
Manufacturer:
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Peak, Russ
 Golden Zenith Fly Rod 6 1/2' Cigar 2/1 1 7/8 oz. Russ Peak "Golden Zenith" #12699 - Tole9 - 105t. 6 1/2' - 1 7/8 oz
Circa: Condition: Remarks: Donated by:
???? Excellent Peak Rods are amongst the finest rods built and this  Golden Zenith was the finest rod model he had to offer and in a 6 1/2' length is quite rare.  (Material.. Hollow Fiberglass) Robert Baird
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