CW Jenkins Bamboo Fly Rod 6’6" 2/2 #3 5'6" A rare and highly collectible

A rare and highly collectible piece of American fly-fishing history which remains in pristine condition

presumably from a drop

Fabulous workmanship here and a drag that would stop a charging elephant

but no chips or dings

The center screw is original but does the fit is challenged

CW Jenkins Bamboo Fly Rod 6’6" 2/2 #3 5'6" A rare and highly collectibleA rare little CW Jenkins bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #3. Serial #6502. 3. 1 ounces. Mint, unfished condition. The cane is lightly flamed with occasionally dark patterns, and done in a three up node pattern. The blank is either impregnated or oil finished. The main wraps are tan with a brown edge a the keeper only. The stripper, snake guides, and tip tops are chrome. The swiss style ferrules are oxidized.