Edwards Moosehead Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6

Edwards Moosehead Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6A highly rare Edwards "Moosehead" bamboo fly rod, sold through Abbey & Imbrie. 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like #5 or #6 line (I'd probably lean toward a #6). Medium fast action. Excellent refinished condition. There is a righthand set in the butt section and the grip and metal reel seat show the wear typical of a rod of this age, but it is in great shape overall. Spiral node pattern construction. "Moosehead" inked on the butt

Includes original yellow factory bag and original tube with replacement cap that fits perfectly

This is the ultimate travel vise set-up and includes everything one could need

and a part of history

Both spools are loaded with backing and WF6F line in like new condition

very dark red 'oxblood' color

An exceptionally rare AT Ranga #3 fly reel from Swiss maker Alexander Troehler

Retrieve:  Left Hand

For sale here is a size 1/0 Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Salmon fly reel in excellent+ condition

The reel weighs 10 3/4 oz

The cane is a three-up node pattern except for a dropped node in the butt

The action is classic glass though a bit faster than most glass rods of this era

This little Uniqua was the smallest size of this model that Hardy made