JD Wagner Signature Series Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 9'9" then what you have here

then what you have here is a beast of 11-12 weight

For sale here is a nice little 4wt bamboo rod made by Steve Claar

but in general I would not classify the varnish as "too soft"

It also has the original Payne ferrule plugs which I've often admired

Maker" in cartouche and has some edgewear to the oxidation

JD Wagner Signature Series Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 9'9" then what you have hereFor sale here is a Signature Series bamboo rod from JD (Jeff) Wagner. 8 feet 2 2 for a 5 or 6 weight line. Near mint condition, having only been fished by the prior owner once. Made in 2003 according to the 1203 2 serial number on the butt section. Nicely flamed rod. Three up node spacing. The rod also comes with the highest quality Super Z style nickel silver ferrules, a top grade nickel silver screw uplocking reel seat, orange agate stripping guide,