Jim Reams Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 7'8" 2/2 #3

Jim Reams Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 7'8" 2/2 #3For sale here is a Jim Reams 7'8" 2 2 3 4wt hollow built bamboo rod. Serial no. 169 P2 8 06. Excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features moderately tempered cane with transparent honey wraps and chestnut tipping. Blued hardware throughout. The elegant script remains clean and bold. Full wells grip 6 1 8" in length with mild soiling though the cork remains very smooth. Blued nickel silver up locking reel seat over a

these rods carry an unconditional warranty and will be around long after the builders have passed to the great waters on the other side

For sale here we have a spool of vintage Belding Corticelli #8238 (purple) silk winding thread

5" fly reel currently set up for RHW

The grip is a 5 1/2" deeply sculpted half wells composed of small 1/4" corks

Includes original Ballan embossed leather pouch

The flies were tied by Howells himself - they are in exceptional condition and very well tied as Howells was a very accomplished tyer

It has "31" stamped on the bottom and the roller die stamp and "Dirigo

Scarlet red rod bag

There is a bit of normal wear around the rim of the butt cap

This rod bears the inscription "26-5-171" on butt section and "171" on both tips

Polly was known as a pioneer of modern western fly-fishing and as an accomplished fly-tyer

hook gouges