Guba/Zietak - 8' 3/2 5wt Hollowbuilt Quad Bamboo Rod

Guba/Zietak - 8' 3/2 5wt Hollowbuilt Quad Bamboo RodFor sale here is a 8' 3 2 5wt hollowbuilt quadrate bamboo rod. The blanks were made by Tim Zietak and the rod was deftly finished by the late George Guba. The rod is in unused condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane with burgundy wraps and gold tipping. Ruby colored agate stripping guide. Bronzed guides. Ring hook keeper. Handsome, vintage styled bakelite winding check. Reverse half wells grip 6" in length.

but there isn't any wear elsewhere that I can find

Cosmetic marks only

This is perhaps the earliest example of the "Hunt" model rod

Made in the early 1950's

and by reviewing the photos of this reel

The fittings

Also included is a spare spool in unused condition

The cigar-style grip is 7" in length with moderate soiling and light ridging

Bag is yellow poplin with a stiffener

The dimensions are 6 1/4" long by 3 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" deep

Wrapped brown with black edges and a band of yellow and a band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules

a powerful and versatile rod that has been maintained well for over sixty years and remains in fine condition