RD Taylor Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 9' Serial #1752

Serial #1752

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Near mint condition with some very light soiling to the grip and a few faint marks on the reel seat being the only evidence of use that I could find

Pre-WWII vintage

Up lock screw lock with a dark colored wood insert

RD Taylor Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 9' Serial #1752A nice RD Taylor fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #37 5 269. Weighs 4. 9 ounces. Medium to medium slow action. Very light use. Just a hint of grip soiling and a bit of brassing to the inner part of the guides. Flamed cane in a two opposed node pattern. Excellent varnish with a perfection stripper and black snake guides. Very light brown main wraps with red edges and an extra edge of yellow and black at the keeper and male