Edwards Quadrate Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #7/8

Edwards Quadrate Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #7/8An Edwards Bill Rosgen's Special bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 or #8 line. 5. 3 ounces. Quadrate design. All full length and original with no damage to any section. Very good condition although the varnish has been polished and some polish residue is still evident under the snake guides. The grip has some ridging due possible cleaning. Nice caramel color flamed cane with white ink inscription Bill Rosgen's Special and 1 flat

The rod packs into a dark brown cloth bag (there is a hole in the bottom) which is original as well as the tube with a somewhat illegible Edwards data sticker

Royal Wulffs

A sticker with a previous line is affixed next to the foot with a little bit of residual adhesive

The reel is all original and correct

Designed for a #9 or #10 line

with a 6wt line and backing

and free of any major defects

80" across the pillars and the spool diameter is 2

T&T pulled out all the stops on this rod

Slight use marks

The cork grip is 6" long and turned to a slim cigar

For sale here is a one-of-a-kind salmon fly tied by Ken Iwamasa - Wood Duck Salmon Fly on a size 1