Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods A nice fishing reel with

A nice fishing reel with very minor signs of use and in excellent+ condition mechanically

For sale here is a Pezon et Michel fishing tackle catalogue

The stamping on the backplate is visible

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised rosewood spacer

The extra length of this rod compared to more traditional bamboo rods casting a #4 line gives this rod an edge in casting and line control

Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods A nice fishing reel withFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 7625 bamboo rod, his rendition of the classic Lyle Dickerson 7613 taper. Made with pre embargo cane. 7 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent plus condition. The oxidation on one tip section doesn't exactly match the other tip and the butt section, so one would assume John made the second tip at a later date. Same 3 up node pattern throughout. All sections are full length. The rod features a very