Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 1-Piece Rod includes original yellow bag

Rod includes original yellow bag with wooden dowel and original tube with brass fittings

purchasing Gary’s workshop in its entirety and building rods in the Howells vernacular with extraordinary integrity

The main wraps are honey colored with a maroon and yellow edge at the keeper

Percy Wadham was partners with Percy Scott and started the company in 1909

measuring 3 1/2" diameter

Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 1-Piece Rod includes original yellow bagA nice Marty Karstetter bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. Mint, uncast condition. Serial #24019. Hollowbuilt construction, the rod weighs 3. 3 ounces. Medium fast action. Flamed bamboo with a two opposed node pattern arranged in a spiral. Very nice varnish. Brown main wraps with black edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. Mirrored tips. Agate stripper and black snake guides. The ferrules are highly truncated swiss