Simroe, Ted -- 10' 6wt Bamboo Switch Rod 8' The reel seat is cork

The reel seat is cork with a slide band and nickle silver pocket cap

The reel has no troublesome wobble or end play

This Sands Large Trout reel utilizes the same double delrin brake shoe drag as Paul's reels did

Blued cap and ring reel seat over a mortised Spanish cedar spacer

with orange shellac cut 50% with alcohol as Payne used to do

Simroe, Ted -- 10' 6wt Bamboo Switch Rod 8' The reel seat is corkFor sale here is a bamboo switch rod made by Ted Simroe 10' 3 2 6wt. Serial no. 838. The rod is in new condition with the plastic shrinkwrap still on the grip. The rod features blonde, straw colored cane with honey colored wraps and red tipping. Bright guides. The tips are marked one and two for convenience. Ring hook keeper. Fine, bright nickel silver checks. Western style grip 8 1 4" in length. Payne like, bright nickel silver up locking reel seat