Don Schroeder Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 3/2 #5 4-piece The patent number script on

The patent number script on the butt remains as clean and bold as the day is was written

This rod has my early version ferrule plugs and rod tube

Originally built and sold as a one-tip rod as there is no accommodation for a second tip in the gray cloth bag

"WS Carpenter

Don Schroeder Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 3/2 #5 4-piece The patent number script onA Don Schroeder bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 3pc, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #55414. The rod weighs 4. 8 ounces on my scale. The rod looks to be possibly lawn cast at most. Medium action. Glossy coat of varnish over lightly flamed cane with nodes done in a two opposed spiral pattern. Very dark brown (almost black) wraps with black nickel snake guides. The ferrules are oxidized and a semi truncated Swiss style. The grip is 6" long and shaped to a