Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo fly rod. 8' 2 2 for a 5 6wt line. Serial no. 922001, made in 2001. The rod is in excellent plus original condition. The rod features handsome dark mottle flamed cane with exquisitely wrapped transparent, caramel brown silks and black tipping. The script remains clear. Garrison style hook keeper. Large full wells grip measures 6 3 4" in length with light soiling. Bright aluminum down locking reel seat

This Aroner Hunt Pattern Special has a dry fly action and was finished fifteen years ago

J&J Publishing

All wraps remain secure though the female ferrule wraps could use a light varnish overcoat for protection

dubbed "The Itchen"

An Aroner Hunt Pattern 7’6″ 2/2 #3 DF in very excellent condition

Recently 99% of Tom's time has been spent in with a spey rod in his hands

Model 100 (single action -- 1:1 retrieve ratio)

Ferrule sizes 12/64 and 17/64 with an excellent fit

Highly polished aluminum rims

This rod is in absolute mint condition

showing some edge wear

This model is a medium dry fly action