Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 8 Weight This is Daryll's rendition of

This is Daryll's rendition of the classic Paul H

For sale here is a Abercrombie & Fitch / Von Lengerke & Antoine catalog from 1956

This is the brass core tube

9707" stamped into the winding plate

The reel and spool are both in mint condition

Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 8 Weight This is Daryll's rendition ofA Bill Blackburn hollow built bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #2312. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces on my scale. Medium fast full flexing action. Near mint condition, and perhaps lawn cast only. There is just a hint of soiling to the grip but I could find no other meaningful signs of use. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit well. Light cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Light apricot wraps with red