Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7

Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7A superb Sam Carlson "Carlson Four" bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #7 line. Serial #755 482. The rod weighs 4. 7 ounces. Fast DF action, the rod feels like a reel cannon, great for big water. Mint, uncast condition. The rod is the fifth rod made in 1975 and the was first to be lettered and sold as the "Carlson Four". The original owner's name is inked on the rod. Flamed cane with lighter nodes. Maroon main wraps with a black edge at

and a little bit of hand soiling ti the cigar grip

The rod packs in a bright orange cloth bag and the original aluminum tube with brass hardware and the Howells data sticker intact

A Leonard Fairy reel would be a wonderful match

one scrape on the backplate

Rod  Third flat: Perfectionist 7'6" 2 1/2 oz

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Pre-radius

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