Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 7'5" The rod varnish is flat

The rod varnish is flat and perfect

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I haven't seen many rods that dampen as well as this one

For sale here is a RL Winston catalog from 1998

Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 7'5" The rod varnish is flatA nice Marty Karstetter bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip,and built for a #4 or #5 line. Serial 13708. The rod weighs 3 1 2 ounces. Hollow built. Super light use, with no soiling to the grip and just a hint of brassing to the interior of the snake guides and the beginning of some slight ferrule cracking at the ferrule wraps. Very light flamed cane with two opposed nodes in a spiral pattern. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are light brown with