Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 7’5” There is a "VI" artisan

There is a "VI" artisan mark located on the inside of the spool

I bought it many years ago and was not smart enough to return it once I examined it

without backing

Down lock screw lock with a butternut spacer and nickel silver pocket cap stamped "HLL

and hard to see

Bob Summers Model 856 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 7’5” There is a "VI" artisanFor sale here is a Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo rod in excellent ++ condition. 8' for a 5 or 6 line 2 2. Darkly flamed. Exquisitely wrapped brown silks matching the color of the cane. Reverse half wells grip with downlocking reel seat over a gorgeous walnut spacer. Excellent ferrule fit. Ferrule plug, original bag and tube included. This rod along with other fine items for sale here comes from the family collection of the Cardells of Birmingham, MI.