Per Brandin Model 805-3 DF Quad Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Per Brandin Model 805-3 DF Quad Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a Per Brandin Model 805 3 DF quad bamboo rod 8' 3 2 for a five weight line. Made in 1999. The rod is in near mint condition having been lightly fished. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane with a matte finish. Transparent olive green wraps with black tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules and tip top. Blued hardware throughout. Agate stripping guide. Modified full wells grip measuring 6 3

Great example of the classic raised pillar style of reelmaking

1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm

I'd snap it up and keep it for myself

leaning toward the medium side and buttery smooth

The rod may have received a light varnish touch-up over the wraps and the stripping guide has been re-wrapped with slightly darker silks

Classic cigar grip measuring 6" with mild soiling

Elegantly swelled butt

The sleeve over ferrules have a perfect fit with wraps around the female ferrules for added strength and support

but unmarked as such

All cork seat

it weighs quite a bit less than other versions of the TMR "Streamer Special"

Mastery series GPX WF 4F line