Don Schroeder Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5

Don Schroeder Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5A nice Don Schroeder fly rod, 8'6", 2 Piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. Serial number 54613. Weighs 5. 1 ounces. Fast DF action. Near mint, lightly used condition. The grip is clean with just the tiniest hint of hand soiling, the rod is straight and the ferrule fits are good. The only sign of use is some light wear to the inside of the guides. Lightly flamed cane in a two opposed node pattern, laid out in a spiral pattern. The wraps are dark maroon

Apl'd For" markings

The keeper wrap is red and green jasper and all the rest of the wraps are gold-tan

A detached portion of the original reel frame has been repaired and re-attached with a reinforcing steel band

Rod is straight and ready for action

tube and warranty card

For sale here is an original wide model William Mills & Son "Fairy" Raised Pillar / Hard Rubber fly reel

The Payne trademark stamp also appears on the hood of the butt cap

a thin band of black at the base of the front cork check

Minor marks on the reel seat spacer (not deep dents) and a few light marks in the varnish

collecting and/or restoring bamboo rods

color photographic dust jacket

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