Colson, Bob -- 8 1/2' 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod 9' everything is correct and as

everything is correct and as it should be

or corrosion

Original ribbed brass reel foot (straight and full-length) is 3 1/2" long

he decided to try his hand at improving upon the fly reels he had been using and proceeded to machine and assemble reels of his own design

Colson, Bob -- 8 1/2' 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod 9' everything is correct and asFor sale here is a bamboo rod built by Bob Colson that was part of the 2011 Catskills Rodmakers Gathering casting competition. 8 1 2 feet, 3 2 for a 6 weight line. Complete with original bag and tube. Very strong fast action rod suited for strong fish and big flies, able to overcome strong winds! Weighs 4 1 2 oz. Size 10 64 and 16 64 ferrules. Mr. Colson kindly donated this rod to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. Proceeds from this rod sale