Bob Summers Model 275 Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4

Bob Summers Model 275 Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 275 Deluxe bamboo rod in near mint condition with one exception. 7'6 for a 4 line 2 2. Darkly flamed. Exquisitely wrapped brown silks matching the color of the cane, with black tipping. Downlocking reel seat with ring over a gorgeous walnut spacer. Excellent ferrule fit. Original bag and tube included. Bob recently applied a decorative wrap on a slight node crack directly above the script on the butt section.

The rod weighs 3 7/8 oz and is marked 4 oz

This finely detailed reel combines many unique features for lasting beauty -- the Vom Hofe style adjustment knob

brass ratchet disc plate with ivory knob

Perfect varnish finish

The rod is marked as an 8wt on the tube and a 7wt on the rod though I would definitely call it a 6wt

MKII check with one engage-able pawl and one spare

and catalog photocopies with illustrations and details of fly patterns one could order

by design they were not concerned with totally straight rod sections

fast parabolic action (not as fast as the Gebetsroither model)

Unmolested smooth brass foot with serial number

It appears someone began to restore the butt section (about 1/3 of the way up) but stopped

The ferrules are wrapped in chestnut with bronze tipping