Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6

Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6For sale here is a Lyle Dickerson Model "861711 Special" bamboo rod. Made in 1937. 8'6, 3 2 for a 6 weight line. Excellent overall restored condition. All sections are full length and straight. No prior repairs are evident. The rod weighs 4. 7 oz. There were 152 of the 861711 model rods. What makes this rod scarce and "special" is the tapered walnut end cap with the pinned aluminum pocketed butt cap. Cigar grip with down locking hardware and standard

The rod is in mint condition with the original plastic shrink wrap still on the grip

Comes in a brown cordura / blue neoprene reel pouch

A wonderful example of this praised blue-collar rod

Duralumin frame with hard rubber panels

when the tensioner is applied could stop a very large fish

Even with worn out guides the rod placed third and narrowly missed second

Flawless original agate line guide

Serial #396

his rendition of the classic Paul Young Para 14 taper

Serial #159

Serial #23501 and the listed weight is 6 3/4oz

and winding check are [[brass]] and have a beautiful patina