Lyle Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5

Lyle Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5For sale here is an original Lyle Dickerson Model 8013 bamboo rod. 8', 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Built in 1948. Excellent+ condition. All sections are full length. No prior repairs are evident. There were 121 of the 8013 model rods built and 32 known to exist when the Dickerson book was published. The rod weighs 4 3 8 oz. Payne style grip with down locking hardware and walnut insert. Gold silk thread wraps with black edging. Oxidized nickel silver

Yellow and red tipping at the winding check

The zipper remains in perfect working condition

but this doesn't prevent reels from fitting as they should

who have all contributed to producing some of the nicest casting lines you will ever lay your hands on

Comes with original bag and labeled tube in very fine condition

It was not just an incredibly lightweight reel for its day – it was also fitted as standard with such innovative features as a circular agate line guard and a compensating check

Loaded with backing on the reel and comes with an extra spool and the original Hardy pouch

by Lefty Kreh – 128pp

The varnish shows evidence of prior softening but remains in very good condition and not soft

Includes original yellow bag with stiffener as well as the original labeled aluminum tube

"Yakima" model

some historical