Dana Gray -- Carlson Four Quad 8' 3/2 #5 Fly Rod

Dana Gray -- Carlson Four Quad 8' 3/2 #5 Fly RodFor sale here is a rod you won't find on the resale market very often, a Carlson Four quad made by Dana Gray, owner of the Carlson Rod Company. Dana is at the top of the list of worldwide cane rod makers and it's well known that his waiting list for a new rod is ~ seven years. This rod has been fished but remains in excellent +++ condition. There is a tiny mark on the wood spacer and a few very slight marks on the surface of the varnish. You have to

The external shoulder strap is adjustable

made possible by the fact that Bob makes all the parts himself

Champion tube included

The second tip has just the beginnings of some brassing

Handsome dark ammoniated cane with jet black wraps

The reel is in near mint condition though there is a small area of wear the end of the reel foot

At one time it was Nick Curcione's personal reel

For sale here is a very nice bamboo rod made by Rolf Baginski of Germany - his "Harmony" model - 7'6" 2/2 made for a five weight line

Light apricot colored agate stripper

Frame width of 1

Blued nickel silver sliding band reel seat

He offered these Companion rods which had multiple mid-sections