R.K. Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'4" The rod appears to be

The rod appears to be completely mint

I could find zero sign of any use except for the fact it is loaded with a line and backing

The seat hardware consists of a square thread downlock but the nut has been pared off to just the threaded portion and an inletted ring substituted (similar to one found on rods by Sam Carlson made for the same gentleman)

Leonard's other VP and Maxwell's best-buddy

The reel features a seven-position drag setting mechanism on the tail plate

R.K. Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'4" The rod appears to beA very nice Robert Bolt bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #1510. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Action is slightly faster than medium, and this is one of my favorite Bolt tapers. The rod is mint and appears uncast. Medium chestnut oven tempered cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Superb varnish work, no flaws. The main wrap color is a medium brown with yellow edges. Robert makes his own ferrules, plugs,