Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Salmon and Steelhead Rods and "835" on the wrap

and "835" on the wrap flat

serial #3886

Comes in a poplin bag (not original) and aluminum tube

A nice Leonard 48-4 fly rod

Flawless varnish

Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Salmon and Steelhead Rods and "835" on the wrapFor sale here is a wonderful example of an early Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 8' 2 2 6wt bamboo rod. The rod remains in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Chestnut wraps and yellow tipping. Yellow and burgundy tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The script remains clean and bold in Charlie's hand. It reads, "GA80 6" along with his signature. Ever so slightly swelled butt. Large Garrison style hook