Powell, E.C. – 8' 6" 5wt B-9 taper, hollow built

For your consideration is an EC Powell hollow built Maslan-era bamboo fly rod. This is a B-9 taper, 8' 6" 2/2 for a 5 weight line weighing 4.125 oz. All sections are straight and full length.

The rod features light tempered cane with copper-brown wraps and intermediates with a translucent agate stripping guide of matching color. The cork is smooth. The handle and reel seat show little to no signs of use. The black spacer is free of any scratches. The ferrule is size 14 with a perfect fit. Although this rod has mirrored tips, one has a tendency to take a set but is easily straightened. Original army surplus canvas bag, tag, and tube.