Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle Here's Erik's description of this

Here's Erik's description of this model: "There are many views on three piece rod design in terms of the effect that ferrules have on rod action

A beautiful example of an early Hardy rod

The drag is smooth and powerful and is controlled underneath the handle by way of a small integrated adjustable knob that exerts pressure on the spool

All rods are manufactured in two different length pieces

Downlocking screwlock hardware over what appears to be a maple burl spacer

Dickerson Model 8013 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle Here's Erik's description of thisA Dickerson Model 8013 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. The overall condition is fair to poor. 1 tip is 1 2" short and has an extensive overwrap below the third guide down from the tip. The full length tip has re wraps on the bottom two guides. The stripping guide on the butt has some bend to it and the wrap is damaged. The "D" in the Dickerson script is 90% gone. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces. The corrosion on the male ferrule