Sage XP Graphite Fly Rod - Model 697-4

Sage XP Graphite Fly Rod - Model 697-4For sale here is a Sage XP Graphite IIIe Model 697 4. 9'6" 6wt 4 pc. Serial no. X28198. The rod is in excellent used condition with normal wear. Sanded green graphite blank with light olive green wraps. Gold and green wraps at the winding check, ferrules and signature wrap. Bright guides. All sections of the rod fit together perfectly. There are no cracks or other defects at the ferrules. U shaped hook keeper. The full wells grip is lightly soiled and

Tiny crack at wrapped ferrules

A nice little model here

Length - 9'

Lettered D-79-1 and weighing 3

and nickel silver rims and pillars

"The Leonard Mills Reel" and "Ron Kusse

with gilt titles and decoration

Honey color cane with brown wraps

This "Four" is a classic example of the kind of high-quality rods that came out of Sam's workshop for many many years

6" cigar grip

The sleeve over ferrules have a perfect fit with wraps around the female ferrules for added strength and support

A very finely preserved item