Darryl Whitehead Dickerson 8013 8' 2/2 #5 Bamboo Rod EF Payne Rod Company with gilt title and decoration

with gilt title and decoration and marbled end-papers

Wrapped 326 red with an edge of black at the keeper and male ferrules

An outstanding Hardy CC DeFrance fly rod

Wrapped green olive with olive signatures and olive brown intermediates

The rod features handsome flame tempered cane with a 2 x 2 node spacing

Darryl Whitehead Dickerson 8013 8' 2/2 #5 Bamboo Rod EF Payne Rod Company with gilt title and decorationFor sale here is a stunning Daryll Whitehead custom rod based on Lyle Dickerson's 8013 taper. 8' 2 2 for a 5 weight line. The rod weighs 4 5 8 oz. Near mint condition. All sections are full length and straight. The varnish is flawless. Caramel colored cane with rust colored wraps and fine gold tipping. Blued guides and ferrules. Amber colored stripping guide. Elegantly swelled butt. Nickel silver checks with a fine knurling. Reverse half wells grip