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8’ 3/1 8-Strip Bamboo Fly Rod ~ 5/6 wt.
Manufacturer: Unknown®
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Someone put a lot of effort and skill into rebuilding this attractive rod. The butt and mid are both 8-strip construction, while the tip is 6-strip. The rod was crafted with an eye toward an elegant blend of materials. The wraps and varnish are very well executed, and all guides, wraps, and ferrules are tight. The ferrule fit is excellent. There are no structural concerns. Assembled the rod measures 8’ 7/8”. The butt section is 7/8” longer than the mid and tip sections, which are 32 1/2” each. The rod is equipped with an agate stripping guide, 9 snake guides plus tip top, and nickel silver hardware, including a full metal down-locking reel seat with sculpted rails. There is a gradual swell of the cane going into the grip. The torpedo shaped hardwood grip is very comfortable in hand. In fact, the entire rod has a nicely balanced feel. I was very pleased with the performance of this medium action rod using DT5 and WF6 lines. The ferrules are sizes 18/11, and the rod weighs 5.75 oz. Given the configuration, wonderfully balanced feel, and beautifully executed work, I am going to price this at $275.
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