Downes, Jim - 7'3 2/2 4wt Quadrate Bamboo Rod 7'5" There are aluminum collars around

There are aluminum collars around each of the female ferrules to aid in strength

For sale here is a well-preserved copy of "Hunting-Fishing and Camping" by L

Ferrules sizes 21/64 and 15/64

The rod is in excellent original condition and well taken care of

The parabolic medium-fast action was designed for the big aggressive brown trout of New Zealand and the flies used to pursue them

Downes, Jim - 7'3 2/2 4wt Quadrate Bamboo Rod 7'5" There are aluminum collars aroundFor sale here is a Jim Downes bamboo rod a lovely 7'3 4wt quad. Agate stripping guide, blued cap and ring over a gorgeous wood spacer, full intermediate wraps, blued hardware, 5 1 2" tapered cigar grip, and hookkeeper. The rod is in near mint original condition. The rod weighs 3. 45 oz. Nice medium fast action.