Hoffhines, R.W. - Dickerson 8013 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod

Hoffhines, R.W. - Dickerson 8013 8' 5wt Bamboo RodFor sale here we have an 8' 2 2 5wt bamboo rod from the bench of Rob Hoffhines, built off of the Dickerson 8013 taper. Serial no. 411. The rod is in mint condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features mottle flamed cane with a unique appearance and 2x2 node spacing. The wraps are translucent with chestnut tipping. The ferrules are wrapped in oxblood. The winding check and signature wrap are wrapped in a black and bronze

The seat hardware could use a good polishing but is in otherwise fine condition

Recently profiled in this elegant ESPN feature

Packed in a modern aluminum tube

Downlocking nickel silver pocket cap and ring reel seat over a handsome mortised burl wood spacer

built in a 3-up node pattern

Both reel and spool come in the standard blue hardy cases

The length of the rod makes for easy mending and great drifts

The inside of the zippered case is lined with fine shearling with a center leather divider with pockets for various tools

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There are casting cracks in the ferrule wraps as one would expect from an original Payne that's been fished

and would pair beautifully with a 7'6 4-weight bamboo rod