George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach 8'5" knurled nickel silver sliding band

knurled nickel silver sliding band to a nickel silver pocketed cap and all cork seat

Tiny amount of wear to the binding corners and one minor fold mark to bottom right cover

The rod is in excellent original condition with the exception of the male and female ferrules being re-set masterfully by Mike Clark at South Creek Ltd

The black sideplates are hard rubber

See here for his main collection page here on Vintage Fly Tackle

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach 8'5" knurled nickel silver sliding bandA nice George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" model fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial. #001 A. This rod was made for John Gierach and is accompanied with a letter from John to the new owner. This rod was made as a replacement for John, as the original was stolen, which he chronicled in the "Lost Rod" chapter in "Another Lousy Day in Paradise." In the letter John notes that he is selling it because he wanted a three