Cunningham, Rick - Garrison Model 212E 8' 2/2 6wt Bamboo Rod

Cunningham, Rick - Garrison Model 212E 8' 2/2 6wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Garrison Model 212E taper bamboo rod built by Rick Cunningham of Texas. This is a stellar example of the very popular progressive medium fast action Garrison model 212E. RIck calls it "The Westerner" and absolutely nailed it with this description of what the rod is perfect for, big western rivers where one needs a rod with backbone to throw big bugs into the wind. The rod appears to be in mint, un fished condition. This rod is

The bamboo is lightly flamed and honey colored

For sale here is an early Montana-era R

since 1869" in the cartouche

Wraps are mostly in solid condition except as noted and a little fraying at the edges here and there

Maurice's most recent price list has this reel listed for $4

The tube includes its original paper label

For sale here is a Ross Gunnison G2 fly reel

Eight of nine issues remain enclosed in the original plastic coverings

Only about 100 of these white-handle reels are thought to exist

For sale here is a signed copy of Fly Fishing for Trout by Richard Salmon

2 1/2" in width

Palmable spool flange