Dickerson Model 901812 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #6/7 8'5" A rare Hardy Bougle Lightweight

A rare Hardy Bougle Lightweight I fly reel

All of the guides on the two original tips as well as the mid are circle guides

The rod is in excellent++ condition with only the slightest evidence of use

For sale here is a 1920's vintage 3 1/2" caged spool fly reel made by WH Dingley

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Dickerson Model 901812 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #6/7 8'5" A rare Hardy Bougle LightweightA nice Lyle Dickerson model 901812 bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for what feels to me like a #6 or #7 line. The rod weighs 5. 5 ounces on my scale. Fast action. The original owner's name is inscribed on the rod. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern. Light brown wraps with black edges. Perfection stripping guide with black snakes. The step ferrules are oxidized with some brassing and chips to the oxidation. The ferrule fits are tight