Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 5' shearling-lined case

shearling-lined case

The rod was made by Todd Young in 1995 and donated to the local TU chapter who then auctioned it off

The inking on the butt remains clear and bold

Delicate medium fast action

A semi parabolic rod with a medium-slow full-flexing action

Marty Karstetter Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 5' shearling-lined caseA nice Marty Karstetter bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip,and built for a #4 or #5 line. Serial 13708. The rod weighs 3 1 2 ounces. Hollow built. Super light use, with no soiling to the grip and just a hint of brassing to the interior of the snake guides and the beginning of some slight ferrule cracking at the ferrule wraps. Very light flamed cane with two opposed nodes in a spiral pattern. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are light brown with