RD Taylor Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" The butt cap is engraved

The butt cap is engraved with

Medium wheat straw temper cane done in a three up node pattern

Impregnated and oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern

A terrific rod for big dries

A fine example of this Edwards model

RD Taylor Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" The butt cap is engravedA nice Bob Taylor bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #118. The rod weighs 3. 6 ounces. Used but well taken care of. Medium and to the slow side a bit. The grip has been sanded, the ferrule wraps have casting cracks, and the oxidized hardware has some edge wear. The rod is flamed with two opposed nodes. Excellent varnish on the shafts. The wrap colors are a deep red with black edges at the keeper and ferrules. SRMC