George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John GierachA nice George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" model fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial. #001 A. This rod was made for John Gierach and is accompanied with a letter from John to the new owner. This rod was made as a replacement for John, as the original was stolen, which he chronicled in the "Lost Rod" chapter in "Another Lousy Day in Paradise." In the letter John notes that he is selling it because he wanted a three

The action is a terrific parabolic medium-fast for a 5 or 6 weight line

The box is 3 3/4" squared x 1" tall

The tips are dead-straight

Note: The 1889 catalog copy shown is not this exact model

made for a five-weight fly line

and counterbalance

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The stripper is a perfection and the snakes are HSS high arch

Comes with the original black drawstring Seamaster reel pouch

The cane is a light chestnut oven temper color and features a spiral node pattern

For sale here is a spare spool for a Ross Vision 1 fly reel

the cane on one tip being slightly compromised between the tip top and the first snake guide