Sam Carlson Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Quad

Sam Carlson Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 QuadA simply superb 7'6" 2 piece, 2 tip, Sam Carlson quad with a fast D. F. action for a #5 weight line. Near mint condition. Short Carlson rods rarely come to market, and this quad is a phenomenal example of Sam's legendary work and a must have for any serious collector. As bamboo enthusiasts know, Sam was the last direct link to the "Golden Age"of rodmaking. This quad has lightly flamed cane wrapped brown with black edges, an agate stripper, bronze

with orange shellac cut 50% with alcohol as Payne used to do

Black Mildrum stripping guide

Made in October 2005 at his workshop in Anchorage Alaska under his company’s name “Midnight Sun Rod Co

Weighing 10 ounces

Keeper ring also on wrap flat

slim cigar grip

Poacher's button to turn the click on or off

Not bad for a 90-year-old rod

The book is the twelfth edition to match the serial number (to find the edition number simply turn to the last printed page and one can find it listed there)

This is a gorgeous specimen: there is a tiny amount of brassing inside the guides and that is the only sign of use

Sparse then rushed back to the city to ensure the check was covered

with a nickel-silver slide band and pocket cap over a wood spacer