Sisty, Ed®

Retailer: Sisty, Ed

Model: . Prototype Zinger (Flat Body Rod) Fly Rod

Length: 7 and 7 1/2'

Handle: Laminated

Configuration: 2/2

Weight: ? oz.

Material: Bamboo

Circa: Late 1970s

Condition: Very Good

Donated By: Russ Gabel Frazier Mountain Fly Fishing Company

Markings: Ed Sisty, Inc. Denver. Co Pat. # D258675 Flat Body Rod 7' - 7 1/2' Handcrafted "XR" R. O. Roberts Pres. "B. O. Roberts Special" C. Funayama 19/87

Remarks: This particular rod from the markings show that it originally came with and extra tip, 7' version. Note also that the male portion of the ferule is missing. This rod and the rod shown above are what appear to be from the original prototype sets for the Zinger. I am still looking for one of the original production models. Please contact me if you have one.