Heddon & Sons, James®

Retailer: Heddon & Sons, James

Model: #10 Blue Waters Fly Rod

Length: 8'

Handle: Cigar

Configuration: 3/2

Weight: 5.1 oz oz.

Material: Bamboo

Circa: 1940

Condition: Excellent

Donated By: Anthony Burton Alexander

Markings: Heddon #10 - 8' - 2 F - HDH or E

Remarks: The 1940 catalog appears to be the first year that this New Screw-Locking Reel-seat of Plastic Material was used on the #10. It also mentions Maroon and Black Jasper wraps and an agatine first guide and Sturdy Water Proof Fiber Case. By 1941 the catalog only mentions Chrome Metal first guide.