Hiram Hawes Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #6/7 14' The reel in excellent+

The reel in excellent+

suitable for 2 3/4" diameter reels

The spool turns freely although one can see evidence of both flanges being slightly bent (and re-straightened) in the past

Also includes a two sleeve tip bag to house the extra tip

Hiram Hawes Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #6/7 14' The reel in excellent+A rare Hiram Hawes bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #6 7 line. I believe this is the F 4 model Hawes offered, this one with a fast action. This rod should be in a museum! Although the grip has some areas of hand soiling it couldn't have come from use, as there is no sign of wear to the inside of the heavy wire reverse twist guides. The silk lines of the period would have certainly left them marked if the rod had