Mike Clark Gierach/Best Special Taper Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6

Mike Clark Gierach/Best Special Taper Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6A Mike Clark South Creek "Gierach A. K. Best Special Taper Rod", 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #200726. 4. 9 ounces. This rod has both Gierach and Best's signatures on it, and I'm told it is the only one, done at the request of the original owner. Used condition with soiling to the grip and a tiny bit of wear to the inner snake guides. The action is semi full flexing, almost down to the grip. The cane is a very light flame with

Made in 1972

Excellent used condition with some very minor wear to the rim and a slight bit of corrosion at the base of the counterbalance and handle

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis "Superfine" -- 7'6" 2/2 5wt bamboo rod with a listed weight of 3 1/4 oz

Ferrule sizes 11/64 and 15/64 with an excellent fit

The ferrule fit is good on all sections

The hardware has a small die stamp which reads "Aroner

essentially for his improvements on the all hard rubber reel patented earlier by Alonzo Fowler

For sale here is a stunning Kabuto 7'6" 4wt 3 pc

Reel is lubed up well and ready to catch fish

Unlike the Type II anodizing used on 99% of all reels made

and built for what feels like a #4 or #5

The rod features beautifully flamed and pumpkin toned cane with crimson silks and gold tipping