Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod Gary Howells Bright nickel silver up-locking reel

Bright nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a gorgeous mortised burl walnut spacer

According to Weir catalog

the vise can handle a range of hooks from size #9/0  - #32

late in Dickerson's career

Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod Gary Howells Bright nickel silver up-locking reelFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 7625 bamboo rod, his rendition of the classic Lyle Dickerson 7613 taper. Made with pre embargo cane. 7 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent plus condition. The oxidation on one tip section doesn't exactly match the other tip and the butt section, so one would assume John made the second tip at a later date. Same 3 up node pattern throughout. All sections are full length. The rod features a very