George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach 8'9" The rod comes with two

The rod comes with two tips

I can't be sure

Sealed disc drag provides tremendous stopping power for the biggest bluewater gamefish

Spool Diameter: 4"

2 3/8" across the rims

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 -- Made for John Gierach 8'9" The rod comes with twoA nice George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" model fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial. #001 A. This rod was made for John Gierach and is accompanied with a letter from John to the new owner. This rod was made as a replacement for John, as the original was stolen, which he chronicled in the "Lost Rod" chapter in "Another Lousy Day in Paradise." In the letter John notes that he is selling it because he wanted a three