EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 2/3 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod this reel is marked "Saracione"

this reel is marked "Saracione" and "05-1-15" on the reel seat and I believe this was from the first edition of these that Joe made for Tom

The downlocking screwlock and pocket cap look original

Five point adjustable drag with a nice little drag lever on the back plate

every step of production

Excellent+ restored condition

EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 2/3 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod this reel is marked "Saracione"An E. C. Powell bamboo fly rod, 9' 2 piece, 3 tip, and built for a #5 line. Refinished condition. Strong action. It has not been used much since the refinish and has just the beginning of casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The refinish appears to be a light coat of oil finish and the brown wraps color preserved over that. Light caramel color cane with slightly darker nodes. Brown main wraps with a white black edge. The three tips are all different