Lancaster, R.W. - Lamar River 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod EF Payne Rod Company The tips thin tips allow

The tips thin tips allow for great tippet protection and delicate presentations - a superb rod

A new rod costs $3975 -- this one is offered for much less

The box is somewhat taped together

This is an impregnated model with a medium action

and spring remain in excellent condition and function flawlessly

Lancaster, R.W. - Lamar River 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod EF Payne Rod Company The tips thin tips allowFor sale here is an R. W. Lancaster (Bob Lancaster) "Lamar River" 8' 5wt four section bamboo rod. I've enjoyed fishing this rod but it's time to move it on. Serial no. 40U83. Lancaster was greatly influenced by Paul H. Young's work and this rod has a taper modeled after the Para 15. The rod is in excellent overall condition. Oil rubbed finish. Darkly tempered with dark caramel wraps. Blued guides and ferrules. Ventilated grip with thumb indentation