Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 8'1" The male ferrules are tipped

The male ferrules are tipped in rust and black

" engraved on the bottom cap

Mechanically and cosmetically the reel is in excellent+ condition

There is a small amount of bag burn on a few of the wraps

The result is a splendidly preserved example of one of the most difficult Hardy reels to acquire

Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 8'1" The male ferrules are tippedA Darryl Whitehead Presentation bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip and built for a #4. Serial #236. The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces. Medium action. Near mint condition, it looks to have been lawn cast with a hint of brassing to the inner guides, but that's about it. The fittings include engraved ferrules and hardware. The reel seat, check, and ferrule plugs are made of what appears to be cape buffalo dark colored horn. Flamed cane done in a three up node