E.C. Powell 9' 3/2 Bamboo Rod

E.C. Powell 9' 3/2 Bamboo RodFor sale here is a 9' 3 2 E. C. Powell bamboo rod made circa 1939. A or B taper rod. It's referred to by E. C. Powell as an excellent dry fly rod. The action of the rod is medium fast and it throws a six weight line best. One tip is one inch shorter than the other sections. The full length tip could be a Powell or Maslan replacement since a) the cane is a bit lighter in color, b) the wraps are of a slightly different brown, and c) the ferrule isn't

I was diagnosed with a brain tumor

Full wells grip

This is perhaps the earliest example of the "Hunt" model rod

No wobble but some spindle play

innovative fly tiers of the 20th century

the object being to provide a simple and efficient brake thereon

For sale here is a William Mills & Son catalog from 1923

One of the original tip sections is missing

hand made guides

I have been told this was done on rods sold by Clapp & Treat of Hartford

This one is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast

This reel also crosses over for 12 to 12 ½ ft