Jim Reams Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6' Serial #1713

Serial #1713

The tips are numbered for convenience and also have the serial number written on them

dark brown at the ferrules

The spool is mint

Reverse the bank spear and use the nut to screw it in place

Jim Reams Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6' Serial #1713A nice Jim Reams fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for #5 line. Serial #197. Shows signs of modest use. The grip has some modest discoloration due to hand oil. The rod's action is fairly fast. The bamboo is flamed in a three up node pattern, and the nodes are nice and small so careful attention was paid to hand pressing them. The stripper is a SRMC carbide and the black snake guides are Snake brand. The wraps appear to be an olive brown with black