David Reid Fall Run Bamboo Fly Rod 12' 3/2 #8/9

David Reid Fall Run Bamboo Fly Rod 12' 3/2 #8/9A David Reid "Fall Run" bamboo fly rod, 12', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #8 9 line. Serial #135 0322. The rod weighs 11. 6 ounces on my scale. Spliced joint construction. Lightly used condition with a few small scuffs in the varnish in a few places but well taken care of overall. Medium lightly flamed cane done in a three up node pattern, with some of the nodes having been very darkly flamed (especially the first set above the grip). Caramel

black enameled finish with normal wear

so don't miss out on acquiring this fine piece of Powell family rod history

The feet of the guide almost touch each other and the hoop is almost perfectly circular (we used these at Leonard for stripping guides on the "Catskill" models)

There is no excessive end play or wobble

a centenary edition of the original 1892 work

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Includes original grey bag and original tube with blue and gold foil label

the patent date on the butt female and the old roller stamp "H

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