Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod 4-Piece Full wells grip has light

Full wells grip has light ridging but otherwise very nice

The grip is 11 corks and measures 5 1/2" long

The wraps are a bright chinese red

it appears the cap from the reel seat was moved at one point

knurled aluminum sliding band reel seat over a slightly mortised cork spacer

Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod 4-Piece Full wells grip has lightFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President 86 3 2 with 2F for a 5 or 6 weight line. The rod weighs 5. 45 oz. Gold wraps with green tipping at guides, HK & ferrules, modified cigar grip, screw down locking reel seat with walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Very difficult Heddon model to find in all original unaltered condition, especially since so many