Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #4

Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #4A stunning Sam Carlson "Four" quad bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #851 4652. Made in 1985, the first rod that year. Medium fast action. The rod is pristine, mint and unfished. No grip soiling, no ferrule cracks, no internal brassing to the guides. Light flame temper with a superior varnish coat. The wraps are maroon with black edges at the keeper and male ferrules. 3 2 1 black signature wraps. Carlson Four, the

transparent light brown silk wraps with black edges

The action on the faster side of medium-fast

Also included is the 8wt 380 grain Airflo line

and a great example of fine workmanship from this Michigan maker

This is one of the best casting bamboo rods I've ever experienced

The snake guides look like black stainless

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A favorite go to rod of mine

and sealed care instructions

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The swiss-style ferrules are oxidized black

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