Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'8" Black aluminum down-locking reel seat

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a wonderfully figured wood spacer

Downlocking aluminum reel seat with ring over a gorgeous walnut spacer

The blued ferrules fit nicely and include the original ferrule plug

The bag is the original olive poplin with the hang tag intact

Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'8" Black aluminum down-locking reel seatA Homer Jennings bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5 line. Serial #457. The rod weighs 4 ounces. Moderately full flexing action but quick enough to put into the dry fly category. Condition is one of modest use, some early cracks from casting and very minor downward set (almost unnoticeable and not enough to warrant straightening) to both tips. The grip may have been cleaned chemically at some point. Light tan color cane with