Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod 8 who was then so grateful

who was then so grateful that he expressed his appreciation by buying the doctor this Payne rod

The dark browntone ammoniated cane contrasts well with the abundance of green silk

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Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod 8 who was then so gratefulFor 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