Chester Rods (Brian Kleinchester) Browntone Bamboo Rod 7'6 2/2 5wt

Chester Rods (Brian Kleinchester) Browntone Bamboo Rod 7'6 2/2 5wtFor sale here is a very nice bamboo rod built by Chester Rods (Brian Kleinchester). It's a 7'6 2 2 Browntone model built for a 5 wt line. The rod is from Brian's "Jackson Series" "At home on small to medium tail water fisheries", although it's certainly not limited to tailwaters! Brian Kleinchester, a long time fisherman and resident of Virginia, apprenticed under bamboo rodmaker Rick Robbins. Brian's rods are all hand planed and include his own

this setup can be configured as a 5'4"

The spigot ferrule has a perfect fit with a 1/8" gap to allow for wear over time

Diameter: 3 1/8" Spool width: 3/4"

Orvis later brought this concept mainstream in 1972 with the introduction of the CFO model

8 cards total with quality envelopes and packaged in a clear box for presentation

For sale here is a Hardy Special Perfect with duplicated MKII check and ebonite handle

For sale here is a Hardy Golden JLH Ultralite #6 fly reel

minor signs of use exist

This particular rod is an excellent all-around six-weight

uplocking aluminum screw seat over walnut with a bakelite button

Beautifully flamed cane with copper/golden colored wraps

The rod features a very petite 4" cigar grip with moderate soiling though it remains relatively smooth