Tufts & Batson Bamboo Rod -- 7 1/2' 4-5wt 9 Weight hackle pliers

hackle pliers

The grip is extra long at 6" (12 corks) and shaped to a medium cigar

A scarce little reel that's been preserved for about a century

The flies are all classic wet salmon/steelhead flies

Tufts & Batson Bamboo Rod -- 7 1/2' 4-5wt 9 Weight hackle pliersFor sale here we have a rod from the team of Amelia Tufts and Gabe Batson, a 7 1 2' 4 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 1402. The rod is in near mint condition. Moderately tempered cane with jet black wraps and bronze tipping. Deeply blued guides. Agate stripping guide. Unique flip up hook keeper. Garrison style grip with just the slightest taper in the middle. The cork grip shows very little use. Bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised