Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'8" The reel is in mint

The reel is in mint condition and comes with its original zippered reel case and box

The blued ferrules fit nicely and include the original ferrule plug

All of Dickerson's original script was retained

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a wonderfully figured wood spacer

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Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'8" The reel is in mintA Homer Jennings bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5 line. Serial #457. The rod weighs 4 ounces. Moderately full flexing action but quick enough to put into the dry fly category. Condition is one of modest use, some early cracks from casting and very minor downward set (almost unnoticeable and not enough to warrant straightening) to both tips. The grip may have been cleaned chemically at some point. Light tan color cane with