JD Wagner Penta Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #4/5

JD Wagner Penta Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #4/5A nice J. D. Wagner Penta fly rod, model 273 FSB 4 5 wt. "Penta number one". 7'3" in length, 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #4 5 line. Pentagonal construction. Medium, full flexing action. This rod shows signs of light use, as the grip has a very small amount of hand soiling. Flamed cane with what would have been 2 opposed node pattern if this had been a 6 sided blank. Excellent flawless varnish. Chrome guides wrapped in a very light brown with tiny

Polished bright hardware

This is an excellent collectible rod

and is 4 3/8" diameter with a spool width of 1 3/8"

The 6 1/2" full wells grip is slightly soiled

Serial #80276

The very long wood spacer looks like big leaf maple burl and finishes with a long nickel silver tube with a pocket cap brazed on

A handsome Thomas and Thomas Specialist 7'6" 3-piece

Ferrules are oxodized in the signature pewter color

A classic reel for salmon or in the salt

For sale here is a Perrine #68 fly box with approximately 45 vintage wet flies (mostly large nymphs)

The stripping guide wraps have been overcoated

Serial #8077