and refine it until I've achieved the performance qualities I'm looking for
the only thing of note being that at some point two screws were put into the underside of the brass foot alongside the existing rivets for additional support (though they are nicely sunk and the foot is tight so it was a professional job) and the pillar closest to the reel foot has some minor line burn
The tips are a wonderful balance of thinness and strength to provide tippet protection and finesse while still allowing for bushy flies
eliminating unnecessary weight while creating a vision of beauty
protective rims
Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5 [SALE PENDING] 8'3" and refine it until I'veA gorgeous Sam Carlson "Four" bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5. Serial 774 482, the 4th rod made in 1977. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces on my scale. Mint condition, with no grip soiling, no ferrule cracks, and no brassing to the guides that I can see. Maroon main wraps with black edges at the keeper and ferrules, 3,2,1 black signature wraps. Black stripper and black HSS snake guides. The ferrules are oxidized and coated with