Jon Parker Bamboo Fly Rod 6' 2/2 #3

Jon Parker Bamboo Fly Rod 6' 2/2 #3Nice John Parker bamboo fly rod, 6 feet, two piece, two tips, built for a number three line. Serial number 9171. The rod appears to be in near mint condition having seen only very light use. Built in a spiral node pattern configuration, the cane is a medium wheatstraw color slightly mottled in places. Crisp DF action. The ferrule fits are good. Wrapped in olive with black tipping. The ferrules are swiss style with a matte gray color. SN #9171 inked

For that reason I am offering the rod at a low price of $350

Comes with Orvis zippered reel case

The black delrin handle has faded a bit

Despite its issues

Comes in the large three compartment leather case with original box and leather case covering

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Very few of these reels remain due to their heavy use and fragile-nature and fewer remain in pristine condition as this one we are offering for sale

This rod was produced during Phillipson's 3M era shortly after the lifting of the embargo with China in 1971

The rod bag is bright red and the tube is all aluminum with Gary's data sticker in excellent original condition

The wraps are a medium brown with black edges

The nut is stamped "Payne in a cartouche and "Reg