Lyle Dickerson Model 801510 D Bamboo Rod (Owned by Art Flick) 8' 3/2 #5

Lyle Dickerson Model 801510 D Bamboo Rod (Owned by Art Flick) 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a very special Lyle Dickerson Model 801510 D bamboo rod 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Made in 1949 for famed fly tyer, writer, and all around fly fishing legend, Art Flick. Art was a close friend to Dickerson as noted in Gerald Stein and James Schaaf's book, "Dickerson The Man and His Rods". In fact, Mr. Flick sold many rods for Dickerson. Dickerson preferred word of mouth to sell his rods rather than traditional advertisements. The rod

Some cracking to the wraps at the ferrules

a 7' 2-piece

unlined condition

The reel is set up for left hand retrieve

Maker" stamped into the slide

A Redlip Shiner fly tied by Keith Fulsher

This model has been fished but is in excellent condition overall

An unused RL Winston Perfect 2 7/8" in diameter

Young's rods

burgundy leather cover with gold embossed fly and feather

The book is the twelfth edition to match the serial number (to find the edition number simply turn to the last printed page and one can find it listed there)

The rod includes a third tip presumably made at the time of restoration