Jenkins Rod Co. Model GA803 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 12' The rod is in excellent

The rod is in excellent

and tube are all made by Kube

The needle is turned slightly over the needle eye size and then glued into the bamboo which has been scalloped at the top near the opening

The ferrules fit together tightly as they should and are also sound

and all around the best of Payne craftsmanship

Jenkins Rod Co. Model GA803 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 12' The rod is in excellentFor sale here is a Jenkins Model GA803 bamboo rod from the bench of Charlie and Steve Jenkins. The rod is in unused condition. 8 feet, 3 2 format for a 5 weight line. Weighs 4 3 8 oz. Matched tips. Darkly oxidized down locking cap and ring reel seat. Agate stripper. Clear caramel thread wraps. Oxidized nickel silver ferrules (truncated). Oxidized guides. Includes original bag and original labeled aluminum tube. The rod has a very pleasant medium fast