Heddon Deluxe 50 Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 5'6" George 3" Fly Reel -

George 3" Fly Reel - Limited Edition Reproduction (500 total copies made circa 2004)

These creations are two of the most popular and effective trout stream fishing flies to this day - his AuSable Wulff and Haystack patterns were named among the top 10 trout flies of all time by Field & Stream

Made for a DT6/WF7 w/100 meters of backing

Ridged brass foot with the patent date stamped on the side

third generation reel

Heddon Deluxe 50 Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 5'6" George 3" Fly Reel -A Heddon DeLuxe #50 bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. The rod weighs 5. 4 ounces. Medium action shaded toward the slower side. Fairly good overall condition and all full length. There are a few varnish chips here and there, the top guide on the mid has been replaced, and the rod is missing the keeper ring. The ferrules also need to be cleaned, both internally on the female and the male slides have spots of corrosion too.