Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods Full wells grip 6" in

Full wells grip 6" in length with moderate soiling

The reel foot is full length and not filed

The extra length of this rod compared to more traditional bamboo rods casting a #4 line gives this rod an edge in casting and line control

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised rosewood spacer

Black wraps with burnt orange tipping

Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods Full wells grip 6" inFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 7625 bamboo rod, his rendition of the classic Lyle Dickerson 7613 taper. Made with pre embargo cane. 7 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent plus condition. The oxidation on one tip section doesn't exactly match the other tip and the butt section, so one would assume John made the second tip at a later date. Same 3 up node pattern throughout. All sections are full length. The rod features a very