EC Powell Fly Rod 9' 2/1 #5/6 6'9" The cigar grip measures 5

The cigar grip measures 5 1/2" in length with mild soiling and a bit of light ridging

George LaBranche is credited as the first American angler to master the art of dry fly fishing to catch these magnificent game fish

Made between 1926-1933

However other than that and the minimal wear

For sale here is a Hodge & Sons Classic fly reel for a 5 or 6 weight line

EC Powell Fly Rod 9' 2/1 #5/6 6'9" The cigar grip measures 5An EC Powell semi hollow fly rod, 9', 2 piece, 1 tip, built for what feels to me like a 5 or 6 line. Weighs 4. 6 ounces on my scale. Patent number lettered on the shaft. 2 opposed node construction and honey colored cane. The rod has had some work done on it to deal with delamination evidenced by a lengthy clear wrap which runs just above the grip up to the stripping guide, as well as several smaller clear wraps above the stripper. Similarly the tip