Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 8'1" The male ferrules are tipped

The male ferrules are tipped in rust and black

void of repairs

The rod is in mint condition and complete with original bag and very fine leather rod tube

For sale here is an original Flick Ford watercolor - Black Marlin

The result is a splendidly preserved example of one of the most difficult Hardy reels to acquire

Darryl Whitehead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 8'1" The male ferrules are tippedA Darryl Whitehead Presentation bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip and built for a #4. Serial #236. The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces. Medium action. Near mint condition, it looks to have been lawn cast with a hint of brassing to the inner guides, but that's about it. The fittings include engraved ferrules and hardware. The reel seat, check, and ferrule plugs are made of what appears to be cape buffalo dark colored horn. Flamed cane done in a three up node