EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5

EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5An EC Powell fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. 4. 1 ounces. Patent date inked on the butt just above the grip. Medium full flexing action, and a likely B taper. Excellent refinished condition. The ferrule fits are good. The butt is nice and straight and one tip has a very light set while the other is a more substantial right handed sweep and could use some straightening. Light wheatstraw colored cane done in a two opposed node

Very clearly stamped headplate with the A&F logo

Beautiful blood red agate stripping guide

Second flat: "Parabolic 15" 8' - 4

The butt cap features the "PAUL H

"The rod offers the optimum feel and balance to the experienced fly fisher with regard to casting and fishing ability

Young Maker Detroit 51"

5 fly reel in excellent condition with a great drag

The tips are differentiated by one or two dots at the ferrule along with the serial number

Photo Illustrated in Color

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

All original with box

The spools are easily changed and new spools are available from Valentine