John Pickard Model 795 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 9'3" Straight and ready to use

Straight and ready to use

Very light tan main wraps with a slightly darker brown edge and black band at the keeper

Excellent used condition with a few very small dents to the frame in a few spots and the corners of the reel foot have been ever-so-slightly filed

Retail price for a new rod like this one is $1795

The action of the rod is medium fast and will handle big flies and wind with extreme style

John Pickard Model 795 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 9'3" Straight and ready to useA nice John Pickard Model 795 bamboo rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. I believe this is John's rendition of the classic Paul Young Para 14 taper. Authoritative, fast but full flexing action. The rod weighs 3. 7 ounces on my scale. Excellent overall condition, the rod appears to have been little used, perhaps lawn cast only even. Flamed mottled cane done in a three up node pattern. The rod has a keeper, a carbide stripper, and