E.W. Edwards Weber Henshall Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5

E.W. Edwards Weber Henshall Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5For sale here is an EW Edwards Weber Henshall 8' 3 2 4 5wt. This rod is featured in Patrick Garner's book on E. W. Edwards. You can find photographs of it on pages 151 and 152. The Webers were the finest trade rods that came from Eustis' Mt. Carmel shop. The rod is in excellent condition and appears to be 100% original, including the bag and tube. The rod weighs 4 3 8 oz. The action is medium fast and very smooth. The cork grip is a bit ridged, but

Capacity DT3+85 yd

The rod is nine feet in length

Below the cartouche it is stamped "reg us pat off"

3 1/4" diameter and 0

Bench made by the Bogdans

Blued nickel silver down-locking reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Very good+ condition

MA Dacron 9 : 425 / 10: 400 / 11: 375 / 12 : 350 (with 30lb Dacron backing)

Includes original bag with stiffening dowel as well as the original tube with brass fittings

The all-blue anodized versions are extremely difficult to locate on the resale market

Excellent used condition with normal cosmetic wear

A classic Jim Payne era rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co