Pickard, John - Model 795PE (Para 14) Bamboo Rod

Pickard, John - Model 795PE (Para 14) Bamboo RodFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 795 PE bamboo rod, his rendition of the classic Paul Young Para 14 taper. 7'9, 2 2, for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and have not been repaired. This rod is made from pre embargo cane retrieved directly from the Paul Young rod shop. Half wells grip, blued cap and ring seat over cork, beautifully flamed cane, chocolate brown silks and blued ferrules. The rod

The rod has a terrific medium-fast dry-fly action with all the feel one desires in a glass rod and plenty of power in the butt

For sale here is a scarce Seamaster Mark IV fly reel

There are some minor wear marks on the aluminum barrel of the reel seat

The reel appears to have a factory leaded finish

Set up with a carbide stripper and black snake guides

or C Level"

Downlocking reel seat with butternut insert

The spare spool is ported for weight reduction and also features a large arbor

Near mint++ condition

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer

ferrule likely needs to be reset

The butt cap displays wear around the edge