Lyle Dickerson Model 861711-D Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6

Lyle Dickerson Model 861711-D Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6For sale here is an original Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 D bamboo rod. 8'6, 3 2 for a 5 6 weight line. Built in 1937. Excellent original condition. All sections are full length. No prior repairs are evident. There were 152 of the 861711 model rods built and 14 known to exist as of the time the Dickerson book was published. The rod weighs 4. 8 oz. Cigar grip with down locking hardware (8 threads per inch) and standard walnut insert. What makes this rod

This is a rare early model in this length and configuration

it has a check formed by a steel spring instead of a conventional pawl and 'C' spring…”

progressive action a great rod for nymphs

A fine example of a rare reel

and spigot ferrule

Aluminum down-locking reel seat over a Spanish Cedar spacer

Comes with a green poplin bag and brass top aluminum tube

however the rod was packed in a cordura tube for "knocking about" and the original tube was lost by the estate

174" and "Ouzel"

An eight weight line feels best

Bakelite grip and winding checks as well as a bakelite disc on the base of the reel seat

A lot of very nice detail work went into this rod