Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 9'9" and hang tag

and hang tag

I made one rod for myself

This is an excellent example of a Perfectionist as well as being rather interesting and unique

The negatives are as follows: as with many Paynes of this vintage the varnish has bag imprints in areas and there are no ferrule plugs and no plug for the bottom of the reelseat when the fighting butt is not in use

It was interesting to compare the different node and temper systems to the first model

Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 9'9" and hang tagFor sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo fly rod. Excellent+ original condition. [Abbreviated description due to rod being sold prior to listing]