Bob Summers 856 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 3 Weight Holdfast logo

Holdfast logo

George Eastman's second model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model

The inner dimensions of each drawer are 16

The varnish is like new

Nickel silver was used for the counterbalance and the washer under the spool screw

Bob Summers 856 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 3 Weight Holdfast logoA Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #4280. 4. 8 ounces. Medium fast action. Light use with almost no tanning of the grip. Flamed cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Main wraps done in light brown with an SRMC carbide stripper and black HSS snake guides. The inner surface of the guides shows only a hint of brassing. Light coat of varnish. The step ferrules are oxidized and the rod is