Dickerson 801510 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-Piece. 4 Weight Smooth brass foot is unaltered

Smooth brass foot is unaltered and measures 2 1/2"

Four sections

A very early and foundational text in the sport and the second known book on angling in the English language

Excellent plus overall condition

The step ferrules are polished bright as well as the cap and ring

Dickerson 801510 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-Piece. 4 Weight Smooth brass foot is unalteredA Lyle Dickerson 801510 model bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. This rod has a slower action, certainly slower than the majority of Dickerson's. The rod has been refinished and whoever did it did a very nice job and carefully preserved the Dickerson signature on the butt. Agate stripping guide. The snake guides show no sign of brassing and are likely part of the refinish, as the grip