Hiram Hawes Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #6/7 14' especially for the T&T aficionado

especially for the T&T aficionado

This rod was made for big western rivers throwing streamers

Also includes a two sleeve tip bag to house the extra tip

The reel retains much of its original finish and mechanically it's a 9 out of 10

The spool turns freely although one can see evidence of both flanges being slightly bent (and re-straightened) in the past

Hiram Hawes Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #6/7 14' especially for the T&T aficionadoA rare Hiram Hawes bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #6 7 line. I believe this is the F 4 model Hawes offered, this one with a fast action. This rod should be in a museum! Although the grip has some areas of hand soiling it couldn't have come from use, as there is no sign of wear to the inside of the heavy wire reverse twist guides. The silk lines of the period would have certainly left them marked if the rod had