French, Paul - 7'6 2/2 4wt Bamboo Rod

French, Paul - 7'6 2/2 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Paul French bamboo rod 7'6 2 2 for a 4 weight. Paul French built most of his rods (not many) in the 90's and at that time was a student of Darryl Whitehead. He built very exquisite rods and those fortunate enough to own one tend to hold on to them. This one is still original, full length and in excellent condition. Comes with replacement bag and tube.

and streamers

The rod is in mint unused condition

Made in the mid-1970's

Ferrules are a truncated swiss design with a collar on the males which sports knurling and delicate trim marks much favored by me at that time

It would make for a perfect belly-boat rod

The book is housed in a quarter leather clamshell box with a title and museum logo stamped on the spine

built for an #8 line

fast action rod and is a great small stream rod where big fish live

1 oz actual weight due the the exquisitely knurled uplocking reel seat hardware

Includes the original labeled bag and original labeled tube

The diameter is 3 3/4" pillar to pillar

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