Darryl Whitehead Presentation Grade 7'6" 3/2 #5 Bamboo Rod

Darryl Whitehead Presentation Grade 7'6" 3/2 #5 Bamboo RodFor sale here is a stunning Daryll Whitehead Presentation Grade bamboo rod. 7'6 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Serial no. 221. The rod remains in mint condition with the plastic shrinkwrap still on the grip. All sections are arrow straight. The rod features straw colored cane with black wraps and a light gold tipping. Blued guides with a beautiful creme and black speckled agate stripping guide. Mammoth ivory and nickel silver winding check. Reverse half

These reels were made from 1985-1988 and are super hard to find in excellent overall condition like this one

DF action that feels to me like it should cast a #4 beautifully

The reel is right hand retrieve and in excellent+ condition with very light wear to the rims

although you may find a stray handling mark or two

The Tibor Spey also features a quick change spool for changing the spool at a moments notice without tools or complicated parts

The 6'8" configuration weighs 2

responsive medium-fast dry-fly action

Quarterbound leather with green marble sides

Leonard 37H rod and Williams Mills fairy reel are from the same collection which was one of the largest Leonard collections in the country

The slide is detached from the nut to allow easy dismounting of the reel and is stamped "Aroner

The spar varnish is in good condition but shows scratches and scuffs and a few hook nicks but nothing through to the bamboo

Includes original bag and tube with green and silver foil label