Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle Artfully bolstered pillars

Artfully bolstered pillars

Here's Erik's description of this model: "There are many views on three piece rod design in terms of the effect that ferrules have on rod action

All metal seat stamped near the grip "E

This rod was the first Model GA803 ever made

Great attention has been paid to the contour detail of the palming rim

Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle Artfully bolstered pillarsA Dickerson Model 8013 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. The overall condition is fair to poor. 1 tip is 1 2" short and has an extensive overwrap below the third guide down from the tip. The full length tip has re wraps on the bottom two guides. The stripping guide on the butt has some bend to it and the wrap is damaged. The "D" in the Dickerson script is 90% gone. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces. The corrosion on the male ferrule