RD Taylor Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5

RD Taylor Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5A splendid R. D. Taylor 8' 2 2 for a #5 line. Two opposed node pattern. The reel seat consists of a handsome cap and ring over what looks to be a maple spacer. Bright hardware and ferrules. This rod bears the inscription "26 5 171" on butt section and "171" on both tips. It is in superb "lawn cast" or minimal use condition. The wraps are apricot colored with red edges. The ferrules and reel seat hardware all exhibit Bob's superb hand made

Mortised all cork seat with a cap and ring

Silver stamped green leather

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Plastic wrapper still in place on the slim cigar grip

Comes in a velvet bag inside a walnut box with a nice certificate from Seamaster

Set up for LHW

Comes in a rod bag and black anodized aluminum tube with brass hardware

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