George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach 12'6" The rod weighs 3 3/8

The rod weighs 3 3/8 oz and the action is medium fast with a slightly parabolic feel

These reels originally sold for $1

and the guides are bronzed snake brand

and are straight

the reel was made by WH Dingley for Walker Bampton

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach 12'6" The rod weighs 3 3/8A nice George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" model fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial. #001 A. This rod was made for John Gierach and is accompanied with a letter from John to the new owner. This rod was made as a replacement for John, as the original was stolen, which he chronicled in the "Lost Rod" chapter in "Another Lousy Day in Paradise." In the letter John notes that he is selling it because he wanted a three