Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe 8' 2/2 #5/6 "George Griffith Memorial Rod" 8'1" in terms of grain weight

in terms of grain weight was approximately the equivalent of a #10 at the time - as always with spey rods

South Creek rods are rarely seen on the secondary market

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart S0 fly reel

Size 9 ferrule with original ferrule plug

this model has capacity for a WF14 line with approximately 450 yards of 30 lb

Bob Summers Model 856 Deluxe 8' 2/2 #5/6 "George Griffith Memorial Rod" 8'1" in terms of grain weightFor sale here is a Bob Summers Deluxe Model 856 8' 2 2 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 3498. This particular rod was built as a memorial to George Griffith, founder of Trout Unlimited. The rod is in near mint original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features handsome darkly flamed cane with exquisitely wrapped transparent, caramel brown silks with black tipping. Garrison style hook keeper. The script remains clean and bold.