Darryl Whitehead 7'1" 2/2 #4 Bamboo Rod (made for Ted Niemeyer) 6'6" A very pleasant progressive action

A very pleasant progressive action that Montana Winstons are known for

dark garnet wraps (it's actually a light purple color before varnish) and a maroon edge at the keeper and male ferrules

Ferrules have the potbelly waist but no patent date

7/1 ratio of the multiplier allows fast take-up of any slack in the line

The script remains clean and bold as the day it was written

Darryl Whitehead 7'1" 2/2 #4 Bamboo Rod (made for Ted Niemeyer) 6'6" A very pleasant progressive actionFor sale here is a handsome Daryll Whitehead bamboo rod 7'1" 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Serial no. 4B. Made in 1989 for renowned fly tyer, fly fisherman and historian, Ted Niemeyer. The rod is in excellent+ condition having been fished very sparingly. All sections are full length with a very mild set in one tip (easily straightened). The rod features straw colored cane with hazelnut wraps and fine black tipping. The ferrules are wrapped in a chestnut