Marty Karstetter Hollow-Built Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 7'10" The twelve cork western style

The twelve cork western style grip shows no sign of hand soiling

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

Comes in a leather and canvass Orvis reel pouch

Made in 1949 for famed fly-tyer

Marty Karstetter Hollow-Built Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 7'10" The twelve cork western styleFor sale here is a Marty Karstetter Hollow Built Bamboo Rod 8'6 2 2 for a 5wt. Serial no. 19913. The rod is in excellent used condition having been well taken care of. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features transparent chestnut silks against moderately tempered cane. Agate stripping guide. The script remains clean and bold. Modified full wells grip 5 7 8" in length, slightly soiled from use but would clean up smartly if desired