Cross Double Built Bamboo Rod - 9' 3/2

Cross Double Built Bamboo Rod - 9' 3/2For sale here is an all original Cross Double Built bamboo rod. 9 feet. All sections are full length. Ferrule fit is good. No invisible wraps or delaminations. Varnish as a whole is in good shape, but is a little rough here and there. All wraps are tight but some are fraying as can be expected. I'll let the photos provide the rest of the description. Comes with original bag and tube.

tip tube with bag

This is a very collectible item for any serious fly tying collector/enthusiast

originally offered as narrow and wide drum sets of three

The rod includes the original bag with stiffening dowel and the original tube with brass fittings

A super nice Hardy Perfect trout reel to this day

ribbed alloy foot (foot is slightly marred at one end

This reel was purchased in the Pall Mall shop in 1998 and has remained with same owner since then

John Gierach makes the argument for the 7'9" 5wt for the perfect trout rod in several of his books

The rod is in near mint condition having been fished once

Powell rods from the golden age of steelheading

Includes original satin bag free of holes and the original tube with the Champion label 98% remaining

Transparent olive wraps with red tipping