Lyle Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'9" The reel is set up

The reel is set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left hand retrieve for a small fee

According to Graydon Hilyard's marvelous book

The reel embodies all of the quality and elegance of the vintage first model Meek 44 fly reel

George 3 3/4" fly reel

Rod weighs 5 5/8 oz and comes with a fighting butt which increases the weight to 7 oz

Lyle Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'9" The reel is set upFor sale here is an original Lyle Dickerson Model 8013 bamboo rod. 8', 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Built in 1959. Excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length. No prior repairs are evident. There were 121 of the 8013 model rods built and 32 known to exist when the Dickerson book was published. The rod weighs 4. 1 oz. Payne style grip with down locking hardware and walnut insert. Brown silk thread wraps with black edging. Blued nickel