Jim Schaaf The Flame Treated Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6

Jim Schaaf The Flame Treated Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6A Jim Schaaf bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Designated "The Flame Treated Fly Rod" from the label on the tube. The rod weighs 4. 9 ounces on my scale. Serial number "80 2 85" which is inked on the shaft, above the male ferrules on each tip, and also noted on the tube label. Medium action. Lightly used original condition with some soiling to the grip and one tip has a small chip in the varnish near where the serial number

The reel weighs approximately 5

This reel was owned by angling legend Stu Apte

Impregnated bamboo and built in a three-up node pattern construction

The reel seat is a bright cap and ring with the stamp "Thomas and Thomas

We will also be separately listing an unused spare 8/10 spool for this reel

Bolt fly rod

For sale here is a Jim Frank 7'6" 2/2 6wt bamboo fly rod

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8 1/2' bamboo rod with two sections and two tips

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Simple click/pawl style - incoming and ongoing click

The separate reel oil container that these came with also shows signs of corrosion

of which this is #218