Pickard, John - Model 795, 7'9" 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod

For sale here is a model 795, 7'9" 2-piece / 2-tip 5wt bamboo rod made by John Pickard. Excellent+ condition, based on the Paul H. Young Para 14 taper. Featuring medium flamed cane with 3x3 nodes, oxidized guides and transparent brown windings. Swiss-style ferrules fit perfectly. All sections are straight and full length. All-cork grip and reel seat with blued nickel silver cap and ring. The cork is smooth and clean, and the reel seat hardware has a bit of bluing loss to the edges. Weight is 3.69oz. Smooth, parabolic action, the rod excels at medium distance and has surprising power reserves for longer casts/heavier flies. John Pickard's work is firmly set in the Michigan tradition, and his PHY tapers are some of the finest renditions available. Sold with original canvas fold-over bag and brass capped tube.