Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod

Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President 86 3 2 with 2 1 2 ferrule for a 6 or 7 weight line. Circa 1949 52. 5 3 4 oz. Gold wraps with green tipping at guides, HK & ferrules, modified cigar grip, screw down locking reel seat with walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Very difficult rod to find in all original unaltered condition, especially since so many Heddons suffered from varnish issues. Excellent original condition.

For sale here is a very nice Kabuto fiberglass rod

For sale here is a rare H

A Modern Dry Fly Code is a must have in any serious trout fisherman's library

The rod tube has black crackle paint with a gold anodized aluminum collar and top

For sale here is a Wheatley salmon fly box with clips

All ferrules and seat hardware are oxidized

backplate stamped enclosed oval and straight line logo

The Leonard stamping is not original obviously and was added at a later time

The script is slightly faded but still distinct and legible

this Westminster Guide model features a single-screw take down and the tried-and-true adjustable click/pawl drag system

Comes in a handsome leather case designed by Arne Mason with the Saracione logo impressed in the top

Striking and darkly flamed cane with golden nodes