Lyle Dickerson Model 861711-D Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6

Lyle Dickerson Model 861711-D Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6For sale here is an original Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 D bamboo rod. 8'6, 3 2 for a 5 6 weight line. Built in 1937. Excellent original condition. All sections are full length. No prior repairs are evident. There were 152 of the 861711 model rods built and 14 known to exist as of the time the Dickerson book was published. The rod weighs 4. 8 oz. Cigar grip with down locking hardware (8 threads per inch) and standard walnut insert. What makes this rod

and Canadian fisheries in general

The majority of the book covers reels but there is also info on rods

all cork reel seat with pocketed cap and ring

Limited to 950 copies

There is a soft clicking sound in both directions and just enough resistance to prevent overrun

Richly flamed cane

has a frame diameter of 3 1/4"

All cork reel seat with bright finish nickel silver cap and ring

Olive wood handmade reel seat and hand engraved silver rings

The rod weighs 14

For sale here is a scarce 2 1/2” Jardine patent brass and ebonite trout fly reel from the late 1800s

Mechanically sound — needs a lube