E.W. Edwards Autograph Deluxe Bamboo Rod - 7' 2/2 #4

E.W. Edwards Autograph Deluxe Bamboo Rod - 7' 2/2 #4For sale here is a very nice EW Edwards 7 foot rod the Autograph Deluxe Model #120. I believe this rod to be mid 1930's. Rod has been restored at some point in its life and done very well. Darkly flamed cane, walnut reel seat with up locking seat. The wraps are brown with gold edges. One tip is 0. 2" short I'm not sure why. This rod is simply awesome nice medium fast action for a 4 weight. Great ferrule fit. Weighs 3. 85 oz. Size 11 64 ferrules.

but he was an exceptionally skilled angler and his reputation was enough for the Hardy's to take a standard Perfect frame and patiently file it down to produce a lightweight variant

one of the guides on the mid-section has been replaced

The tube top

Built in 1959

The ivory handle is in fine condition and spins freely

The reel comes with its original Hardy leather case

He built all of his own rod making equipment

Black and white photos of large fish and the men who passionately pursue steelhead

Uplocking aluminum Payne reel seat hardware over an un-marred spanish cedar insert

It weighs 3

For sale here is a Fraser Perfect-style 3 1/8" fly reel

great Marty Keane