Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 1 Weight brassing to rear cork check

brassing to rear cork check

This olive version includes the original leather/canvas reel muffin and is in like new condition

both fresh and salt water

Gold anodized frame and spools

Comes in a light brown canvas bag with hanging tag

Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 1 Weight brassing to rear cork checkA unique Darryl Whitehead, 6', 1 piece rod for a #2 or #3 line, the only 1 piece that he has made to date. Mortised ivory slide band, cap and ring seat. Cap and ring engraved by master engraver Paolo Barbetti. On the bottom of the cap "D. Whitehead, Maker, #33, 1991" is engraved. Narrow cork bands comprise the grip, which is shaped to a slim cigar. Straw colored cane with a spiral node pattern. Light yellow wraps are almost clear when varnished, and