Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo rod in excellent ++ condition. 8' for a 5 or 6 line 2 2. Darkly flamed. Exquisitely wrapped brown silks matching the color of the cane. Reverse half wells grip with downlocking reel seat over a gorgeous walnut spacer. Excellent ferrule fit. Ferrule plug, original bag and tube included. This rod along with other fine items for sale here comes from the family collection of the Cardells of Birmingham, MI.

Medium fast action and the taper is semi-parabolic

The rod has a brilliant medium-fast action that is crisp

The grip has been cleaned

Reversible retrieve and line guard though it is currently set up for RHW

The reel seat is a very close replica Granger's patented uplocking reel seat

3) Book - Catch the Hatch (1984) - original hand-colored (even more rare

This edition is bound in full two-toned cloth

"TA" initials for Hardy maker Thomas Appleby

this would certainly fill a hole in many collections out there

A terrific rod Paul H

All sections are full length and relatively straight

front and back glossy