Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 8' ” Writer and angling historian

” Writer and angling historian Paul Schullery said in American Fly Fishing that the book “outlined many of the most important mayfly hatches in the best-known trout-fishing regions

Sylvester Nemes - "Two Centuries of Soft-Hackled Flies"

Excellent used condition with some wear to the frame edge in a few spots but nothing major

The rod has medium-fast dry fly action for a 5 weight although it would be comfortable with a 6 as well

Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 8' ” Writer and angling historianA 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