Hoagy Carmichael Model 212 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod Secrets of the Salmon

Secrets of the Salmon

It is RHW and comes with a nice and strong dual check system from the late 1920's / early 1930's

Uplocking aluminum reel seat over a gorgeous wood spacer

because the workmanship is superb

The step-down swiss style ferrules are size 14/64 with an excellent fit

Hoagy Carmichael Model 212 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod Secrets of the SalmonA very nice Hoagy Carmichael Model 212 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. 4. 1 ounces. Serial C 8 1. Very lightly used, all original with a letter of provenance from Hoagy. I believe Hoagy made only six of these models in total. Medium full flexing action. The nodes are laid out in a double spiral pattern. The varnish is excellent with a few tiny chips that have been filled. Dark brown wraps at the keeper and ferrules, light