Weiler, Art - Garrison Model 209EX 7'9 3/2 5-6wt Bamboo Rod

Weiler, Art - Garrison Model 209EX 7'9 3/2 5-6wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Garrison Model 209EX taper bamboo rod built by Art Weiler of Pennsylvania. A very nice reproduction of an extremely popular and classic five to six weight taper. The rod has been fished but remains in excellent plus condition. Both tips have slight fishing sets. The rod's action is progressive and medium fast. Nickel silver down locking reel seat over a beautiful cocobolo wood insert. A very nice fly rod that should see time on the

For sale here is a rare H

oxidized guides and tip-top

Ferrules are oxidized black

The reel comes with a hardbound color copy of his nomination book to the IGFA Hall of Fame

The rod has oxidized square-to-round ferrules with the maker's mark on the female

Dick Talleur - "Mastering the Art of Fly-Tying"

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This reel has a few speckles of rim rash

The tapers of the Zeitlos rods are a combination of the renowned work McFarland has done over the past decade in the world of glass rods combined with Mauri’s insights on taper design and power transition

Marked D1 inside

Earlier black model

The original Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 reels in general are extremely difficult to find