George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" True ambassadors to the sport

True ambassadors to the sport and passion of fly fishing

"6 1/2 feet"

Cigar grip with a slim taper towards the nose of the grip

The first guide down from the top was also re-wrapped in a slightly darker thread

All wraps varnished

George Maurer / Sweetwater "Rocky Mt Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5/6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" True ambassadors to the sportA George Maurer Sweetwater "Rocky Mt. Special" model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #2002 02. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Semi full flexing action. Used but very good condition. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern and a light coat of varnish. The main wraps are light brown with no edges. Black stripper and black snake guides with only moderate signs of wear. Casting cracks at the male ferrule