VFT2319
For sale here is John Pickard's rendition of the Dickerson 8013 bamboo rod. Made with pre-embargo cane - 8' for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent plus condition. There are two very small blemishes in the varnish on both tip ferrules. All sections are full length and straight. Straw colored cane with transparent caramel wraps and black tipping. The rod features four intermediate wraps of the same scheme between the grip and stripping guide. Blued guides and ferrules. Bronzed loop hook keeper. Bright hexagonal nickel silver winding check. Reverse half wells grip with slight soiling. Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with burl walnut spacer. Nickel silver butt cap. The action is on the medium side of medium fast, a truly classic action. The rod weighs 3 7/8 oz. Ferrules are 13/64 and the fit is perfect. Comes with original bag and tube with brass fittings. A great opportunity to land one of John's fine rods. You will not be disappointed!