Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 8 Weight 9707" stamped into the winding

9707" stamped into the winding plate

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Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 8 Weight 9707" stamped into the windingA Bill Blackburn hollow built bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #2312. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces on my scale. Medium fast full flexing action. Near mint condition, and perhaps lawn cast only. There is just a hint of soiling to the grip but I could find no other meaningful signs of use. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit well. Light cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Light apricot wraps with red