Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'2" and red tipping

and red tipping

The length of this rod adds to its versatility

For sale here is a Norm Thompson tackle catalog from 1966

and increased feel

The heavier tip produces a slightly slower action

Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'2" and red tippingFor sale here is a Jim Hidy hollowbuilt bamboo rod. Eight feet six inches in length, three sections with two tips, designed for use with a DT5 line. The action is erring toward the medium side of medium fast action. Near mint+ condition, having only been lawn cast a few times. The rod weighs 3. 95 oz. Jim's rods are hand planed, hollow built into the tips, and exhibit some of the best cane work of any rod being made today. Jim's tapers have been