Hoagy Carmichael Model 206E Bamboo Rod

Hoagy Carmichael Model 206E Bamboo RodFor sale here is a scarce Hoagy Carmichael Model 206E bamboo rod 7'6" 2 2 for a 5 weight line. This rod has seen very little use if it all. Near mint condition. Progressive medium fast action. Nickel silver cap and beautiful double knurl patterned ring over a cork reel seat. All sections are straight and full length with no prior repairs and none needed. Varnish remains in amazing condition. No issues. Original bag, tube and ferrule plug. Hoagy only

There are some superficial cracks in the varnish over many of the wraps

Beautiful varnished cane finish with copper wraps and gold tipping

complete with second set of jaws and original leather case

Blued guides and tip-tops with the exception of the stripping guide

The other ferrules measure 13/64 and 9/64

the reel weighs 7

has its original bulbous treen handle on its waisted crank winding arm

The choice of an uplocking seat for a lighter rod was somewhat rare and was made by the original customer

Comes with two spools

"Vintage" Limited Edition Trout Fly Reel made in the early 1990s by Siskiyou

but otherwise great)

every step of production