Peterson, Erik - Linnea Rod Company 8'1 4wt

Peterson, Erik - Linnea Rod Company 8'1 4wtFor sale here is a Linnea Model 814 3 hollow built bamboo rod by Erik Peterson. 8'1" for a 4 weight line. The rod has three sections and four tips! Here's Erik's description of this model: "There are many views on three piece rod design in terms of the effect that ferrules have on rod action. From my perspective, when properly designed, the placement of ferrules on a three piece rod has a tendency to smooth out the casting characteristics, make the

Rim to rim diameter 3 1/4" / Spool width: 1 1/2"

Specifically made for use with the Leonard Baby Catskill fly rods

sliding click switch

The click is still nice and strong and can be fished right or left hand retrieve

The keeper is 1 flat right and the serial # is 1 flat left

The casting ability of the rods and attention to detail that they put into each rod is mind-blowing

Although marked for a 6 weight line a 5 weight is a better match

Gear teeth remain sharp

which goes from very light to very heavy for a nice versatile range

Payne-style grip with up-locking aluminum reel seat and butternut wood spacer

Full length ribbed brass foot with a bit of tarnish that would clean up nicely with metal polish

The reel case is made from Cognac Brown leather and waxed linen thread