Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3 2/2 #5 and Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 3" Combination Set 7'7" Yerxa rods are very hard

Yerxa rods are very hard to come by and I've seldom seen shorter lighter rods in this particular size

500 fly reel

This reel was made by JW Young

original guides

A nice Hardy Perfect fly reel with a spare spool

Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3 2/2 #5 and Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 3" Combination Set 7'7" Yerxa rods are very hard** Please note that this rod and reel are being sold together as a combined set ** A nice Darryl Whitehead bamboo fly rod, 7'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Medium fast. Used lightly, with some modest grip soiling. The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. There are some tiny cracks from casting at the ferrule wraps. Serial # 51B (1982) and intended to pair with a Saracione reel with the same serial number. Flamed cane in a spiral node