Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe 8' 2/2 #5/6 "George Griffith Memorial Rod" 11'6" The rod is likely a

The rod is likely a Nymph model as per the 1952 catalog

This one is 8 1/2 feet for a 4 weight line

Dual black aluminum ring reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Each of these is machined from bar-stock and hard anodized

Excellent varnish over flame tone cane

Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe 8' 2/2 #5/6 "George Griffith Memorial Rod" 11'6" The rod is likely aFor sale here is a Bob Summers Deluxe Model 856 8' 2 2 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 3498. This particular rod was built as a memorial to George Griffith, founder of Trout Unlimited. The rod is in near mint original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features handsome darkly flamed cane with exquisitely wrapped transparent, caramel brown silks with black tipping. Garrison style hook keeper. The script remains clean and bold.