John Bradford Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 3/1 #5

John Bradford Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 3/1 #5A John Bradford Legacy model bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 3 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #5 line. Medium full flexing action. Good used condition with some basic cosmetic wear from use but no major issues that I can find (there is a small and relatively minor hook dig above the second guide up on the mid). The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are good. Inked "JA Bradford Mod. 791511", "Legacy", "7'9" 4 3 8 ounces", and "SN. 1650" on successive flats

This reel is unused

Weight 4 oz

Frame width 1 5/8" Weighs 5

yellow main wraps with brown edges

Beautiful impregnated browntone cane with crimson wraps

un-filed smooth brass reel foot

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Left or right hand retrieve

Comes in a green cloth bag with stiffener and a handsome leather tube

Comes with a letter of authentication from Dave Catizone that notes the fly is completely authentic

The reel features the two-screw thick u-shaped line guard and the tensioner and springs are in excellent condition

A nice Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel with a spare spool