Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 6 Weight Serial #D110 dating the reel

Serial #D110 dating the reel to 1949

Three-up node pattern done in a very light tan (almost transparent) wraps with darker tan at the edges

For sale here is a Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 fly reel

For sale here is a Harold S

Rod shafts are straight and ferrule fits are excellent

Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 6 Weight Serial #D110 dating the reelFor sale here is a rod from the bench of F. D. (Fred) Kretchman a 7'6" 3 2 5wt weighing 4 1 4 oz. and based on Lyle Dickerson's Model 761510 with slightly lighter tips. Serial no. 05 76 04. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane. Amber wraps with fine brown tipping. Blued guides. Agate stripper with ruby colored insert. Ring hook keeper. Nickel silver winding check with a fine rope