Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Gary Howells smooth medium-fast action with plenty

smooth medium-fast action with plenty of power from the swelled butt and fine tips to allow for finesse and tippet protection

making it less parabolic than the typical Para 15 he settled on later in the 1950s

Includes original satin-like bag and tube with the label 98% remaining

Oxidized ferrules and hook keeper

For sale here is an Orvis CFO II Disc fly reel with gold finish in mint condition

Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Gary Howells smooth medium-fast action with plentyFor sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe bamboo rod in near mint condition, just carefully fished a couple of times. 8' for a 5 or 6 line 2 2. Exquisite (as always) brown silks tipped black (included on the Deluxe models), reverse half wells grip with down locking reel seat over a gorgeous walnut spacer. Ferrule plug, original bag and tube included. The rod was made in 2010.