Taylor, R.D. (Bob) -- Model 239-3 6'9 2/2 3wt Bamboo Rod

Taylor, R.D. (Bob) -- Model 239-3 6'9 2/2 3wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a terrific Bob Taylor Model 239 3 bamboo rod 6'9" 2 2 for a 3 weight line. Serial no. 321. The rod is in excellent+ original condition showing only slight evidence of use. All sections are full length and straight. Another example of why Bob Taylor is still one of the best bamboo rod makers in the world. The rod features handsome flame tempered cane with a 2 x 2 node spacing. The wraps are bronze colored with Chinese red tipping. The

Varnished butternut seat

The rod comes with a finial style aluminum and cork ferrule plug

Chestnut colored flamed and tempered bamboo with a hand-pressed Payne-style node pattern

light brown with mottled dark spots

The down lock screw lock reel seat is aluminum with a nickel silver pocket cap

Winston aluminum tube with a bit of the original Winston label still present

Walnut reel seat spacer with perfect varnish

Never a line has touched this reel

An excellent Leonard example and a great small stream rod

The soft varnish was removed and the rod re-conditioned by John Bradford in February of 1994

Slim to medium cigar grip - 12 corks

Next I had samples hard-coated