Jenkins GA80 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5

Jenkins GA80 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5A nice CW Jenkins bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 5 line. Serial #GA80 108. It weighs 4. 3 ounces. Full flexing medium action based on a Garrison taper. Wheatstraw color cane done in a three up node pattern. Excellent lightly used condition, with a few traces of minor cosmetic wear, but it couldn't have been fished much. The wraps are brown with yellow edges and an extra band of purple at the keeper, ferrule, and tip top. The

For sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod -- 8'6" 3/2 for a 5 weight line

Reverse half wells

The tube is also original but with a small

Down-locking aluminum reel seat over a walnut spacer

Powerful sealed disc drag

and one wrap has been recoated with something that I can't determine

Black sideplates and silver frame

This 3" model was Joe's most popular size and is designed to hold #4/5/6 lines with 50 yards of backing

The top section of the grip is 16" long with a steady taper to the top and with an abrupt flare made of composite cork (there is also a composite ring an inch below it)

Includes replacement bag and tube

The kit remains in unused condition

Original owners name engraved on back