Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 and Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 2 3/4" Combination Set

Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 and Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 2 3/4" Combination Set***Please note that this rod and reel are being sold together as a combined set*** A nice Darryl Whitehead bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Moderate use, with some soiling to the grip. The rod weighs 3. 7 ounces on my scale. Serial #51A. This rod was intended to pair with a Joe Saracione reel with the same serial number described below. 1982 date on butt cap. The rod is flame treated with a spiral node pattern. Excellent

Serial #A5813 with the owners name engraved on back

The snakes show a bit of wear but would not need replacing for a good while

Blunt cigar grip with a thin band of lignum vitae ( a tropical wood denser than water) set in the middle of the grip

Traditional S-style design with black delrin sideplates and polished aluminum rims

Hardy Bros

3/2 made for a three or four weight line

Some (but not all) patterns include: silver doctor

5 but this one comes in at 15

built for a #5 (I think it would also carry a #6)

provided for it in the said plate

A rare find and a wonderful small stream fishing rod that someone will surely enjoy very much

7'6" 2-piece 2-tip built for a # 4/5 line