Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 8 Weight made in 1976

made in 1976

Black oxidized cap and ring with the stamp "Ron Kusse

Downlocking reel seat over cork

Artfully-bolstered cross-pillars are stainless

on that same tip

Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 8 Weight made in 1976For sale here is a rod from the bench of F. D. (Fred) Kretchman a 7'6" 3 2 5wt weighing 4 1 4 oz. and based on Lyle Dickerson's Model 761510 with slightly lighter tips. Serial no. 05 76 04. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane. Amber wraps with fine brown tipping. Blued guides. Agate stripper with ruby colored insert. Ring hook keeper. Nickel silver winding check with a fine rope