Walton Powell 8'6 2/2 #5/6 Bamboo Rod

Walton Powell 8'6 2/2 #5/6 Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Walt Powell 86 2 2 5 6 weight bamboo rod. Serial no. 80 19. The rod is in excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Straw colored cane, matte finish, and cinnamon wraps. Ceramic stripping guide. The script remains clean and bold. The original owner's name is printed along with the rod information. U shaped hook keeper. Full wells grip with a more modern taper. The cork is very lightly soiled. Aluminum up

3 7/8 ounces

Oxidized step ferrules

Classic Orvis aluminum down-locking reel seat with a removable butt cap and a removable 5 1/4" fighting butt

Blued hardware throughout with the exception of the reel seat

The Patriot rods are built with the same care and attention to detail as the "Signature" series rods only at a more affordable price

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised Spanish cedar spacer

The rod features lightly tempered cane with transparent honey wraps

New condition

Nickel silver bands

An excellent example of the rodmakers art and this rod belongs in any collection of fine bamboo rods

Feels best with a 5-weight line

Plenty of good fishing life left in this reel