George Maurer -- 8'8" 3/2 #8 Salmon/Steelhead Bamboo Rod 8'6" The grip is soiled but

The grip is soiled but in lovely condition absent of ridging or gouges

Included with the rod is an original Noland rod catalog from 2001-2002

a very scarce and possibly unique example of the classic Philbrook & Paine Leonard bimetal reel

In any case

George Maurer -- 8'8" 3/2 #8 Salmon/Steelhead Bamboo Rod 8'6" The grip is soiled butFor sale here is a custom George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) bamboo rod 8 feet 8 inches for an 8 weight line. Three sections with two tips. A bruiser of an atlantic salmon or steelhead rod! The rod remains in near mint condition with very minor soiling on the grip from test casting only. All rod sections and arrow straight and full length with no repairs. No evidence of this rod ever hitting the water. Up locking german silver reel seat hardware over a