Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6

Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6For sale here is a Lyle Dickerson Model "861711 Special" bamboo rod. Made in 1937. 8'6, 3 2 for a 6 weight line. Excellent overall restored condition. All sections are full length and straight. No prior repairs are evident. The rod weighs 4. 7 oz. There were 152 of the 861711 model rods. What makes this rod scarce and "special" is the tapered walnut end cap with the pinned aluminum pocketed butt cap. Cigar grip with down locking hardware and standard

The plastic is still on the grip and the guides have no sign of any brassing

Random spacing nodes wrapped light brown

A splendid addition to anyone's sporting library

It weighs 10 ounces

off" stamped into the pocket

One of the three tips is a replacement as one of the original tips had a narrow split in the cane

The concealed compartment includes a magnetic hook holder and three removable aluminum spools for thread of your choice

I have found it so useful that I keep two of them in my personal fishing inventory

9707" stamped into the winding plate

Good all original condition with some micro alligatoring and small varnish chips

For sale here is a bamboo rod made by Glenn Brackett at the tail end of his legendary career with the Winston Rod Co

The step-down nickel silver ferrules are size 17/64