William Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 3/2 #4 7'10" Includes original bag and tube

Includes original bag and tube with brass fittings as well as a canvas cover for the tube

with a lightweight black aluminum cap and ring on a fancy spacer

A most unusual T&T with engraved ferrules

One can also purchase and use the "restricted" jaws if desired

William Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 3/2 #4 7'10" Includes original bag and tubeA William Blackburn bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Hollow built. Serial number #3716. The rod weighs 4. 2 oz. Fast DF action. Mint condition. Tan color cane with a two opposed node pattern set in a spiral. The main wraps are light brown with small black edges at the keeper and ferrules. The stripping guide is oxidized and the snake guides are bronzed. The varnish coat is very good although there are traces of white