Douglas Duck Model 224 Bamboo Rod 7'6 5wt 8'3" The walnut slide band seat

The walnut slide band seat is varnished to a mirror finish

The grip has a good amount of hand soiling but the ferrule fits are excellent and I can find no problems in the varnish

This is a rare early model in this length and configuration

This Tobique is a fantastic find for the classic reel aficionado or Edward Vom Hofe fan

An excellent Bogdan trout reel in left hand wind

Douglas Duck Model 224 Bamboo Rod 7'6 5wt 8'3" The walnut slide band seatFor sale here we have a fine Douglas Duck bamboo rod Model 224 7'6" 2 2 for a 5wt line. Serial no. 2057. The rod is in excellent+ condition. This is a somewhat special rod in that Duck was most well known for his Garrison and Gillum tapers. The rod has spiral nodes, flawless craftsmanship, and is constructed of high quality, very dense cane. It's a roll casting machine! The rod features moderately tempered cane with transparent amber colored wraps;