GH Halstead Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 9' Serial #0314 etched on the

Serial #0314 etched on the foot

Bound in full leather with the title and decoration done in gilt on the spine

There are very faint mounting marks on the reel foot but I could find no sign that the reel has actually been used

while the handle

Shows signs of modest use

GH Halstead Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 9' Serial #0314 etched on theA rare George Halstead bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Strong DF action. Light use judging by the guidewear and general straightness but I would rate the condition as fair due to some chips and adhesion patches on the varnish. This rod would be an excellent candidate for a sanding and dip over. The story goes that Halstead had a lot of customers who fished the big Delaware and needed a rod to toss lots of line. Tom