GH Halstead Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

GH Halstead Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6A rare George Halstead bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Strong DF action. Light use judging by the guidewear and general straightness but I would rate the condition as fair due to some chips and adhesion patches on the varnish. This rod would be an excellent candidate for a sanding and dip over. The story goes that Halstead had a lot of customers who fished the big Delaware and needed a rod to toss lots of line. Tom

Comes in a khaki green rod bag with a hang tag and aluminum tube affixed with Chris's sticker and brass top and bottom

The rod has three sections and four tips

Lustrous gold frame and winding plate

030 of the Hardy Golden LRH Lightweight reel for sale here as well

"Tufts & Batson 1402"

Sold by retailer Clapp and Treat

but the fit is perfect for the rod so I cannot be certain

made in 1956

Large arbor design and black anodized throughout with heavy porting to reduce weight

Limited edition numbered reel of only 250 in this size

10 cork western-style grip is deeply sculpted

The cigar grip is in near perfect condition