Alex Vardanis Baby Catskill Bamboo Rod

Alex Vardanis Baby Catskill Bamboo RodUPDATE: All proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum. This 6' Baby Catskill rod is from the bench of Alex Vardanis. It was fished once by the maker and shows some soiling of the grip. It was made in 2007 2008. Alex is known for his nodeless rod construction similar to the method used by Bernard Ramanauskas of Eden Cane and Scott Rods. The maker states: "I have made four of these (two different tapers). This

3/2 made for a three or four weight line

The male ferrule on one of the tip sections needs to be reset as it is clicking

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Walnut reel seat spacer with perfect varnish

The rod weighs 2 5/8 oz

The varnish is excellent as well as the ferrule fit

Model Number: CFT-1000

The rod feels light and very well balanced in the hand considering the length

Tan rod bag with hang tag

Full length ribbed brass foot