Crocker, KC - 8' 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod

Crocker, KC - 8' 2/2 5wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a bamboo rod built by Kenneth Crocker of Maine 8' 2 2 5wt. In good condition, ready to fish as no repairs are needed. Nice red agate stripping guide. The female ferrule was reset by Don Schroeder. The varnish has some bag marks and very small chips in places but I wouldn't call it soft. The ferrules are size 14 64 and the fit is correct. Each rod section is full length and straight. Downlocking aluminum reel seat works perfectly. The

Three-piece rod

Serial #78297 made in 1976

Ferrules are fiberglass and the fit is good

cap and ring over a cork reel seat

Diameter 2 3/4"

Reel seat is German silver/Argentine slide band over a stunning amboyna wood spacer

The creme de la creme of the Pflueger reel lineup was and remains the Bulldog-trademarked "Golden West"

The grip is void of any ridging or other defects

One tip makes this a 7 1/2' rod and the other tip is 3" longer for fishing nymphs

Made in 1991

Grip is soiled from honest use

smooth brass foot riveted to backplate and fitted with a Bickerdyke style line guide