Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo rod in excellent+ condition. 8' for a 5 or 6 line 2 2. Darkly flamed. Chestnut wraps, nicely matching the color of the cane. Downlocking aluminum reel seat with ring over a gorgeous walnut spacer. The varnish is without issue, as is the cane. Oxidized guides and ferrules. Original bag and tube included. Don't miss out on another fine rod from Mr. Summers!

8 feet in length with two sections and two tips for a 6wt line

The rod comes with a replacement bag

Includes original green bag with replacement tube

There are no repairs to the rod and it remains in original condition

a Model 504 Tobique

The slipcase has wear on the corners and the spine

This one has a crisp butt section and is very nice for mid-range casting distances

and this was the case with this elegant series

the reel was ahead of its time performance-wise but because of its unconventional appearance and poor promotion it soon vanished from the catalogs

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Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised cork spacer with a 1 1/8" fighting butt made later by Summers