RD (Bob) Taylor Model 35-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'6' "The rarity of this model

"The rarity of this model would suggest that only a few were sold which was probably the reason it was quickly dropped in favor of a much lighter all alloy reel

some reel food indentations on the spacer

and this is one of those times

Includes original bag and tube with brass fittings and replacement Payne label

The rod casts best with a 9wt line

RD (Bob) Taylor Model 35-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'6' "The rarity of this modelA very nice RD (Bob) Taylor Model 35 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5. Serial number "293". Lawn cast only condition. The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces on my scale. Pleasing medium action. The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are good. Medium wheatstraw cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Flawless varnish, with the sole exception being a tiny bit of roughness right at the base of the keeper ring (very minor). Bronze wraps