Bamboo Fly Rod - 7'6" - 2/2 - 4/5 wt - South Bend #290 Closing : Dec-05-07 16:30:00 PST BID NOW!

A great South Bend #290 Dry Fly Rod: A 7'6" two piece beautiful golden bamboo fly rod with two mirror image tips. All original components - I have restored this classic to last another 70 years. Each section is the same 45 1/4" length. Reasonable reserve equal to the high quality and scarcity. Rod features include:

• Re-wrapped in original South Bend issue orange and black varigatted threads;
• Rod logo 100%;
• Rod bag label 100%, comes with replacement rod tube;
• All original components;
• Comficient cork handle - foil label is gone. Comficient grip was first used in 1939 and was comfortable and efficient;
• Uplocking metal Lite lock reelseat;
• Casts either a 4 or 5 weight line with a nice medium action;
• Comes with my "Bamboo Rod Care Guide";
• If rod goes for my reserve, I'll cover the $18.00 shipping and insurance fee.
• Seven day return policy.

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