Hardy Bros. CC DeFrance Bamboo Rod 6'6 5wt

Hardy Bros. CC DeFrance Bamboo Rod 6'6 5wtFor sale here is a Hardy CC DeFrance bamboo fly rod made in 1956. 6'6" two sections with one tip, as was typical with the CC DeFrance rods. Serial H9646. Blonde cane, reverse twist snake guides, agate stripper, oxidized brass ferrules, small cigar grip, bright aluminum cap and ring, dark brown silks with full intermediates. The rod is in excellent original condition. Fast action. All sections are full length and straight. The tip is shorter than the

All of the reel seat components are aluminum

One of my favorite salmon tiers who is sadly missed - in fact

and so forth were the same high quality as my regular models (I had to discontinue it when demand for my other models became unfillable in a reasonable time)

other tip H

The reel is in excellent++ condition - The only issues are a small chip on the rim of the reel frame and very light wear to the reel foot

Brushed aluminum tube with nicely styled brass collar and top

This reel is priced attractively based on the spool showing some minor corrosion as well as the foot

There is one very small dent in the spacer

The reel remains in excellent++ condition with only a few small nicks

Comes with the original box

The diminutive grip measures 4 1/2" (3/8" cork rings)

Almost no visible hand soiling