EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 2/3 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod this reel is marked "Saracione"

this reel is marked "Saracione" and "05-1-15" on the reel seat and I believe this was from the first edition of these that Joe made for Tom

Apricot transparent main wraps with cinnamon edges

The downlocking screwlock and pocket cap look original

The rod weighs 17

Five point adjustable drag with a nice little drag lever on the back plate

EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 2/3 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod this reel is marked "Saracione"An E. C. Powell bamboo fly rod, 9' 2 piece, 3 tip, and built for a #5 line. Refinished condition. Strong action. It has not been used much since the refinish and has just the beginning of casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The refinish appears to be a light coat of oil finish and the brown wraps color preserved over that. Light caramel color cane with slightly darker nodes. Brown main wraps with a white black edge. The three tips are all different