Per Brandin Model 834-2 'M' 8'3" 2/1 #4 11'6" The plump cigar grip measures

The plump cigar grip measures 5 3/8" in length with heavy soiling though the cork is free of ridging or other major defects

most likely denoting reel finisher Thomas Bates

crank handle

Winston catalog from 1984/1985 - Twin Bridges era

Burgundy and gold tipping at the winding check

Per Brandin Model 834-2 'M' 8'3" 2/1 #4 11'6" The plump cigar grip measuresFor sale here is a Per Brandin hollow built six strip (hex) bamboo rod. 8'3 for a 4 weight line. Rod weighs 3. 09 oz. Two sections with a single tip. Built in 2008. The action on this rod is more moderate than Per's more aggressive 'DF' model, designed to be especially sweet when fishing at the closer distances of trout dry fly fishing. The rod has a hand rubbed satin finish and it has the agate stripping guide, Per's typical flared wells grip, a