Hoagy Carmichael Model 212 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5

Hoagy Carmichael Model 212 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5A very nice Hoagy Carmichael Model 212 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. 4. 1 ounces. Serial C 8 1. Very lightly used, all original with a letter of provenance from Hoagy. I believe Hoagy made only six of these models in total. Medium full flexing action. The nodes are laid out in a double spiral pattern. The varnish is excellent with a few tiny chips that have been filled. Dark brown wraps at the keeper and ferrules, light

Number H67401 giving a date of 1965

These reels were made in the late 1940's and early 1950's

Charles Scribner

Oxidized nickel silver ferrules with a great fit

The grip is very short

This is a 6 weight rod and is excellent for all around trout fishing

For sale is a very scarce H

This reel was part of Hardy's 2002 limited edition set of 250 reels

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The nickel silver ferrules are spiked and feature an interesting spring-loaded pin locking mechanism that ensures the rod won't come apart while fishing

For sale here is an ATH Design fly tying travel vise

moderately tempered cane with 2x2 node spacing and transparent caramel colored wraps