Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 3/2 #4

Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 3/2 #4A Marty Karstetter bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #19613. Hollow built construction. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Mint condition. Fast action. Flamed cane with a two opposed node pattern. Brown main wraps with black edges at the keeper and ferrules. Black stripper and snake guides. The truncated swiss ferrules are oxidized. Very nice varnish. The grip is 6" long and shaped to a half wells profile with

Burgundy nylon bag

The "Contents" card in the lid is slightly stained and remains free of writing

and massive bearings

All fittings and hardware are oxidized pewter gray

There are some very faint initials and two straight lines scratched into the faceplate (they are not super obvious to the eye)

This rod weighs 4 oz

Handsome all-black color for the frame and spool

Excellent+ condition with very minor rim and drag knob wear

German silver protective bands and a pair of double roller bars

Here is a lovely leather tube by the great Arne Mason

The original owner's name is inked on the cane above the grip

“hopelessly lost-forever spey brothers and sisters