Baginski, Rolf - "Westwind" Bamboo Rod 7' 3/2 3-4wt

Baginski, Rolf - "Westwind" Bamboo Rod 7' 3/2 3-4wtFor sale here is a bamboo rod made by Rolf Baginski of Germany his "Westwind" model 7 feet, 3 2 made for a three or four weight line. Darkly flamed cane, serial #1352. Tapered cigar grip. Reel seat is German silver Argentine slide band over a stunning amboyna wood spacer. The guide wraps are clear with fine black edging at the ferrules and stripping guide. Bright fittings throughout. The rod is in excellent+++ condition and complete with original bag

This rod was one of the favorite mentioned by Charlie Phair in his early (and excellent) book on atlantic salmon fishing

and the rod comes with letters attesting to the provenance

The 8'6 configuration weighs 5

The reel is 2 3/4 inches in diameter and has a spool width of 3/4"

Impregnated bamboo and built in a three-up node pattern construction

A nice Leonard "Tournament" fly rod

An extra fine tapered grip

Dickerson preferred word of mouth to sell his rods rather than traditional advertisements

and cinnamon colored silks

Western-style grip with mild soiling and very light ridging

The tube is housed in a heavy black cotton cover with an adjustable drawstring and piping at the bottom to match the rod bag

On the tailplate (above and to the right of the check screws)