Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo rod in excellent ++ condition. 8' for a 5 or 6 line 2 2. Darkly flamed. Exquisitely wrapped brown silks matching the color of the cane. Reverse half wells grip with downlocking reel seat over a gorgeous walnut spacer. Excellent ferrule fit. Ferrule plug, original bag and tube included. This rod along with other fine items for sale here comes from the family collection of the Cardells of Birmingham, MI.

All sections are full length with slight sets in both tips

built to cast heavy flies in tough conditions and handle big fish

These model reels are no longer made and the closest current offering is Joe's Deluxe II which is price at $2

For sale here is a bamboo rod made by Rolf Baginski of Germany - his "Westwind" model - 7 feet

Dimensions are 18x21

This would work well as a semi-full flexing action for a 6wt or a fast 5

tippet protection

Bannister's website is approximately $2

Bright nickel silver down-locking reel seat with a beautifully figured zebra wood spacer

The rod sections were recently straightened by Mike Clark

Brown silks

Capacity is a DT6 line + 50 yds 20# dacron backing