Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 6' Privately published

Privately published

These Abel models have been popular with many anglers thanks to Abel's precision manufacturing

Each rod section is full length and straight

The Loop Classic 10/13 Fly Fishing Reel's frame and spool are machined from a single piece of aircraft aluminum and waterproof/salt tolerant

The wrap on the first guide up from the ferrule on the tip section has began to crack and fray and would benefit from being re-wrapped

Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 6' Privately publishedFor sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe bamboo rod in near mint condition, just carefully fished a couple of times. 8' for a 5 or 6 line 2 2. Exquisite (as always) brown silks tipped black (included on the Deluxe models), reverse half wells grip with down locking reel seat over a gorgeous walnut spacer. Ferrule plug, original bag and tube included. The rod was made in 2010.