E.C. Powell 9' 2/2 Bamboo Rod 7'11" Excellent++ used condition with aftermarket

Excellent++ used condition with aftermarket Hardy leather case

Ring hook-keeper attached to the blued nickel silver winding check

1 7/16" spool width

The cigar grip is moderately soiled and lightly ridged

The owners name is lettered on the rod tube as well as butt section of the rod

E.C. Powell 9' 2/2 Bamboo Rod 7'11" Excellent++ used condition with aftermarketFor sale here is a 9' 2 2 E. C. Powell bamboo rod made in the mid to late 1940's. A or B taper rod. It's referred to a "dry fly" rod in the included correspondence. Casts a five weight line very well. The rod weighs 4 1 4 oz. Ferrules are 15 64, tips tops 5 64. Obviously the rod has been well used but remains full length and relatively straight. Original bag and tube. Included with the sale is a letter from 1960 between the owner and Tony Maslan.