Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #6 and Saracione Fly Reel 3 1/4" Limited Edition Set - [SALE PENDING]

Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #6 and Saracione Fly Reel 3 1/4" Limited Edition Set - [SALE PENDING]***Please note that this rod and reel are being sold together as a combined set*** A nice Darryl Whitehead bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Medium fast action. Mint condition. Serial #51C. The rod weighs 5. 1 ounces on my scale. This rod is intended to pair up with a matching Joe Saracione reel of the same serial # described below. Flamed cane in a spiral node spacing. Superb varnish. The main wraps are brown with black

Lettered in PHY's handwriting on three flats

Lawn cast with a hint of brassing to the inner snake guides

Approximately 1 3/16" spool width and the reel weighs 14

The reel is in fine mechanical condition with very little spool/spindle movement

Serial #197

The grip is 6" long and shaped to a medium/slim cigar profile

medium dark tung oil finish and transparent tan silks tipped black

Cleaned and put back on the shelf

Reel is in used but excellent condition

This reel is listed for a WF6 and weighs 5

The nickel silver hardware is blued and the reel seat insert is redwood or walnut to match the deep hues of the bamboo

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