Carlin, Chris - 8'6 3/2 4wt Bamboo Rod

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For sale here is a beautiful Chris Carlin hex bamboo rod - 8'6" 3/2 for a 4 weight line. Model LL8643. The rod is in excellent+ condition. Medium flamed cane, dark olive wraps with black tipping. Black wraps at the ferrules and winding check. 3-up node pattern. Blued hardware throughout. jade agate stripping guide. Modified full-wells grip with very light soiling. The reel seat is stunning, blued nickel silver cap and ring with knurled edges. The spacer is a highly figured burlwood with cork inlayed in the mortised cavity. The rod has a luxurious appearance without being to audacious or showy. Size 9/64 and 15/64 blued n/s ferrules (truncated) with a great fit. The action is medium-fast and quite authoritative for a 4wt. The extra length on this rod make it very handy, allowing for casts and drifts not possible with a shorter rod - an excellent trout rod. Comes with original light canvas bag and brown tube with label and brass fittings.

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