JD Wagner Classic Series Bamboo Rod F.E Thomas "Fairy" Model 6'8" 2/2 #3/4

JD Wagner Classic Series Bamboo Rod F.E Thomas "Fairy" Model 6'8" 2/2 #3/4For sale here is a stunning J. D. Wagner 6'8" 3 4wt bamboo rod based on the F. E. Thomas Fairy rod taper. The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. The Classic Series rods are a tribute to the rods and rod makers of the golden age. They are fitted with Wagner's own hardware made in house. All of the rods are unique and built from one culm of bamboo with mirrored tips. The rod features

This mint 1995 edition of Kelson's classic book on salmon flies is one of 750 copies put out on the 100th anniversary of the first edition by the Flyfisher's Classic Library

Down-locking reel seat over a fine maple spacer

Since 1869"

The Leonard step ferrules are oxidized and the tips are differentiated with one and two dots after the serial number

Leonard Rod Co" and "Reg US Pat

Appears to be impregnated cane

two small specks

A Hardy Phantom fly rod

Carbide stripper and chrome guides

aluminum serpentine handle

This is the first unventilated one of these I have seen firsthand

The reverse side is stamped "Sold by