Lyle Dickerson Model 901812-C Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #7

Lyle Dickerson Model 901812-C Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #7For sale here is an original Lyle Dickerson Model 901812 bamboo rod. 9', 3 2 for a 7 weight line. Excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and dead straight. No prior repairs. There were 74 of this model built according to the Dickerson ledger with only 23 known to exist when the Dickerson book was published. The rod weighs 5 3 8 oz. Slightly tapered cigar grip with down locking hardware and walnut insert. Original brown silk thread

Supplied with its original marked presentation box as well as a commemorative limited edition Hardy Bros Medallion

Well as things happen

Serial number V398 dating the reel to 1929

The smooth brass (or perhaps nickel silver) reel foot is original and un-filed - 3

Adjustable length

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a mortised Walnut spacer

Tan bag with Mario's tag sewn in

Designed for a 4 or 5 weight line

The butt section definitely flexes into the grip

Snake guide in place of a stripping guide as was usual with many Midge rods

This 88-page

you won’t believe how fast and how powerful they are