The ferrule fit is excellent
Brown wraps with a band of red and brown at the keeper and male ferrules
Swiss style ferrules with a slant knurl sunk into the collar
Typical of the period it was a very slow wet fly action
It comes in a handsome leather case and overall is just a superb piece of craftsmanship
Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 4 Weight The ferrule fit is excellentA unique Darryl Whitehead, 6', 1 piece rod for a #2 or #3 line, the only 1 piece that he has made to date. Mortised ivory slide band, cap and ring seat. Cap and ring engraved by master engraver Paolo Barbetti. On the bottom of the cap "D. Whitehead, Maker, #33, 1991" is engraved. Narrow cork bands comprise the grip, which is shaped to a slim cigar. Straw colored cane with a spiral node pattern. Light yellow wraps are almost clear when varnished, and