Tim Bedford 7816 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'8" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" William Herrick

William Herrick

This would be a nice option for someone who wants to fish a larger Bogdan but cut back slightly on the weight (and if the half handle isn't your thing

Smooth click and pawl design and the spool is palmable for extra control

In a letter accompanying this rod Walt talks of designing a grip and seat for this one that he calls the "Ellis" grip

brought about because COVID 19 has forced the owner to part with this jewel

Tim Bedford 7816 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'8" 2/2 #5/6 8'6" William HerrickA Tim Bedford bamboo fly rod, 7'8", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #7816. 4 ounces. Medium fast to fast action. 1978 manufacture date inscribed on rod. Tim was a lifelong friend of Lyle Dickerson and purchased his rod shop when Dickerson decided to retire. Little or no use on the rod, the grip is clean and there are no casting cracks at the ferrules. Light wheatstraw color cane with a 3 up node pattern. The main wraps are a gold