Taylor, W.R. (Bill) - 8' 4-5wt Hollow-Built Bamboo Rod

Taylor, W.R. (Bill) - 8' 4-5wt Hollow-Built Bamboo RodFor sale here is a bamboo rod made by Bill Taylor an eight foot hollow built hex rod for a four or five weight line. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz. Straw colored cane. Very smooth varnish finish. Slim cigar grip. Handsome oxidized cap and ring. Oxidized hardware and ferrules, which are size 14 64. The silk wraps are olive colored with red tipping. Slightly parabolic action. The rod, bag, and tube are in like new condition. A well executed rod by Mr. Taylor!

The underside of the lid features a washable card riveted to the box

western grip

This is the gold version

Each section is full length and original

though marked as 8' 2 1/2" the rod measures out to be 8' 4 1/2" when fully assembled

This is apparent not only in the attention to detail but also the terrific action

The Cigar/Garrison grip measures 5 1/2" in length with moderate soiling and remains quite smooth giving an overall handsome patina

The action is medium-fast dry fly with wonderful recovery

all sections are straight

The diameter of all Special Perfects is 3 1/4"

Weight: 6 5/8 oz

There is a crack in the collar of the tube though this does not affect its utility