Peak, Russ -- Zenith PGG 8'8" #7/8 2-piece

Peak, Russ -- Zenith PGG 8'8" #7/8 2-pieceFor sale here is a Russ Peak Zenith PGG fly rod. 8'8" #7 8 2 sections. The spigot ferrule fits perfectly. Pocketed butt cap with ring, both aluminum. Fixed hook keeper. Stripping guide with agate and ceramic insert inside the agate. The rod is in near mint condition. The rods action feels like medium fast and slightly parabolic. Original bag and tube. Written on the rod is: Russ Peak "Zenith PGG" #13658 8'8" 3. 8 ounces. Created for Leon D. Guziewcz

Included are examples of Betters' original designs - the AuSable Wulff and 4 "Haystack" flies

just a tiny amount of brassing to the ferrules

The rod features moderately tempered cane of the highest quality with java brown silks and gold tipping

The reel is in excellent ++ condition throughout

Here's Erik's description of this model: "There are many views on three piece rod design in terms of the effect that ferrules have on rod action

Engraved pocketed butt cap with sliding band

All original wraps and 98% of the original bluing

Blue Fish"

It's their "Test" model - 7'6" for a 4 weight line

Lettered on three flats in gold ink (which has faded over the years which is not unusual with the gold inked rods)

Diameter: 3 1/2"

This rod has a number of nice small touches too