JD Wagner Presentation Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

JD Wagner Presentation Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a presentation bamboo rod from JD (Jeff) Wagner. 8 feet 3 2 for a 5 weight line. If you haven't seen Jeff's presentation series of rods, check out his website. You will be amazed at his level of creativity and execution. This rod comes with a beautiful Arne Mason leather tube. The cosmetics and workmanship of this rod are simply stunning, including an ebony spliced foregrip, black intermediate silk windings and guide wraps, red agate

The rod features bright red wraps and emerald green tipping

The reel has no wobble or end play -- nice tight reel

original bag and very fine leather rod tube

The riveted brass foot has been lightly dressed

Takemoto Hollow T Construction 8'6 3/2 6wt

The reel diameter is 3" with a spool diameter of 11/16"

made in November of 1949 by Cal Skinner

labeled tube

The reel is set up for right hand retrieve though it can easily be changed to LHW

7’6" for a 5 weight line

They are fitted with Wagner's own hardware made in-house

The reel remains in excellent+ condition showing very little wear though there is a small ding on the spool rim that also chipped the paint