Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 8 Weight There is some wear at

There is some wear at the bottom edge from use as a hook keeper

The original leaded finish is almost completely worn

on that same tip

Artfully-bolstered cross-pillars are stainless

This rod has a delicate medium action for a #4 weight line

Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 8 Weight There is some wear atFor sale here is a rod from the bench of F. D. (Fred) Kretchman a 7'6" 3 2 5wt weighing 4 1 4 oz. and based on Lyle Dickerson's Model 761510 with slightly lighter tips. Serial no. 05 76 04. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane. Amber wraps with fine brown tipping. Blued guides. Agate stripper with ruby colored insert. Ring hook keeper. Nickel silver winding check with a fine rope