Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 9'2" neoprene pouch

neoprene pouch

walnut presentation box

For sale here is a handsome leather rod tube 47" in length with a 1 9/16" diameter

It weighs 4 ounces on my scale (the hang tag states 3 1/4 oz)

using the basic tapers of the Casting Club of France

Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 9'2" neoprene pouchA Marty Karstetter bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial number #24620. The rod weighs 3. 7 oz. Hollow built. On the faster side of medium action. The rod appears to be completely mint, not even lawn cast. Two opposed node pattern with very light tan cane color and the tips are mirrored.. Nice varnish coat. The main wraps are brown with black edges at the keeper wrap, agate stripper, ferrules, and tip top. Chrome snake