0257: Heddon, #14 Thorobred, Varnished 6-strip bamboo flyrod. 9-1/2', 2-3/4F, 3/2, for #7 line (GBG or C). 6-1/4 oz. Bronzed down-locking reelseat with "PAT#1807078" stamped on the locking screw ring with a mahogany colored, marblized Pyralin (celluloid) spacer. 6-3/4" Half-Wells solid cork-ring grip. Japanned Nickel-silver ferrules. All new black snake, and stipper guides. Dark red guide wraps with wound-over hosel (winding check). Strap and Ring hook keeper.
All of the original factory script is crisp and present on the shaft and runs axially up the shaft rather than spiraling around it, indicating a post 1950 build date. All joints proper length and straight. The rod is supplied in the original, segmented, cloth bag. A quality storage case may be available.
A beautiful "Browntone" Heddon rod, professionally refinished. Very high quality longer length Heddon fly rod with no evidence of damage to any of the bamboo. This lovely example is sure to please. Excellent- $335.