Brunner, Walter - "Type Traun Spezial" Bamboo Rod 7'8" 2/2 5-6wt

Brunner, Walter - "Type Traun Spezial" Bamboo Rod 7'8" 2/2 5-6wtFor sale here is a Walter Brunner "Type Traun Spezial" bamboo rod (this model is extremely difficult to find). 2. 35 meters in length (7'8"), 2 2 for a 5 or 6 weight line. Made in 1979. Excellent plus condition. All sections are full length and straight. Black silk wraps, staggered ferrule design, fast parabolic action (not as fast as the Gebetsroither model), black anodized sliding band and cap. The rod weighs 3. 9 oz. Walter Brunner's rods are much

Owners name engraved in tiny script

This appears to be an early version of Joe' well-regarded deluxe line of reels

Comes with its original bag and tube

The reel remains in mint condition

5 1/4" half wells grip with a mortised cork seat and aluminum slide band and pocket cap

#2066 wet on the wrap flat just above the male ferrule on one tip and #2066 dry on the other

It's been spooled with line and backing but there is no evidence of use

Comes with a spare spool

Excellent plus original condition with only some minor soiling of the grip

Moderately tempered cane with transparent honey colored wraps and chestnut tipping

Jack Coyle gets credit for one of the best restoration jobs I've seen on a Payne rod

and also is beginning to display very light ridging