Jim Schaaf Dickerson 7612 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4 8'9" an oil finish with varnish

an oil finish with varnish overcoat on the script

It has been cleaned leaving it somewhat ridged

Alex states this rod can handle fish up to 15" and it is one of his favorite rods for the small 9-12 browns in Ontario's Grand River

placing the date of production in 1933

Inside the winding plate are the initials "TA" for Thomas Appleby

Jim Schaaf Dickerson 7612 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4 8'9" an oil finish with varnishA Jim Schaaf rendition of the Dickerson 7612 model bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #4 line. "The Dickerson 7612" and the serial number "76 19 89" is lettered on the shaft above the grip. The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces on my scale. Near mint, very lightly used condition, with just a hint of brassing to the inner part of the guides but few signs of use otherwise. Medium action. Medium light wheatstraw colored cane done