Sharpes Aberdeen Spliced Joint Salmon Rod 12' 3/2 #8

Sharpes Aberdeen Spliced Joint Salmon Rod 12' 3/2 #8A Sharpes "The Aberdeen" two handed spliced joint rod, 12' 3 piece, 2 tip built for a #8 line. Impregnated bamboo and built in a three up node pattern construction. Sections appear straight and the spliced joints are in good shape with the standard swell at the joint. Has been fished but is in good used condition. Wrapped in reddish brown color with chrome plated, english style reverse twist guides. Full cork grip and reel seat style, with 14"

When it recently arrived at the shop I instantly remembered having seen Tom fishing with it in and around Music Mountain

The grip shows normal soiling from use

Extra-fine

the nagging difficulties of the logging industry and the Riparian Association

6" bottom) with soiling

Overall condition of this rod is near mint ++

Chrome stripper

a perfect reel for the collector

An excellent Saracione Deluxe 3" reel

which are polished

Large medium blunt cigar grip and a beautiful all nickel silver reel seat with soldered rail notched for the downlocking screw ring

The gold standard of handcrafted reels