Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6For sale here is a wonderful example of an early Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 8' 2 2 6wt bamboo rod. The rod remains in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Chestnut wraps and yellow tipping. Yellow and burgundy tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The script remains clean and bold in Charlie's hand. It reads, "GA80 6" along with his signature. Ever so slightly swelled butt. Large Garrison style hook

Medium chestnut colored oven tempered cane

Comes with its original cordura reel pouch

Cap and ring engraved by master engraver Paolo Barbetti

not to mention a very fine trout rod

The rod features straw-colored cane with transparent caramel wraps

Young Rod Co

so it's possible that one may have been replaced at one point

For sale here is a scarce 4" Hardy Silex Major reel in excellent ++ condition

Paul Young designed the Para 18 for fishing the Florida Keys with Ted Williams

Ferrule plugs are my brass and cork combination

For sale here is an exceptional set of 6 flies tied by the noted Oregon tyer and author

A terrific rod for those smaller creeks