George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6

George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6A George Maurer Sweetwater "Rocky Mt. Special" model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #2002 02. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Semi full flexing action. Used but very good condition. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern and a light coat of varnish. The main wraps are light brown with no edges. Black stripper and black snake guides with only moderate signs of wear. Casting cracks at the male ferrule

the waitlist is substantial

with the original tip and 4

This tube is the perfect length for a 9' 2/2 rod and great for adding some style and history to protecting your rod

Diameter is 3 3/8"

For sale here is a Walt Carpenter "Highlander"

The reel weighs 10 ounces on my scale

Some of the wraps used for the replacement work are slightly lighter than the original Powell brown

Chestnut wraps with gold tipping and gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

For sale here is a Walton Powell Companion fly rod targeted for 4/5/6 weight lines

ferrules welted and the cane without nicks

A great reel for the collector or fisherman

This rod has a very unique history