For sale here is a Hawes - 9' bamboo fly rod. The rod is in very good original condition and casts a 5wt line nicely. Over time the varnish has suffered from heat and gravity. There are areas of alligatoring, sagging, and minor bag burn. The varnish is not soft and much of the damage could possibly be polished out. All sections are full length and straight. Classic browntone tempered cane. The wraps are an interesting red color with a deep coppery hue. The rod features full intermediates. Despite the varnish issues the wraps are in fine shape void of any cracking or unraveling. Reverse twist, English style bronzed guides. They are quite small to accommodate the use of a silk line. Bright nickel silver winding check. A rather straight tapered cigar grip 5" in length. The grip is soiled and very slightly ridged but free of cracks, hook gouges, or filler. Bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat. The seat is in wonderful shape without dents or cracks. Stamped on the reel seat is Hawes and Co. as well as "Abercrombie & Fitch Sole Agents". Also, the serial number A363 is stamped on the seat just below the other inscriptions. The bright nickel silver ferrules are size 15/64 and 10/64, the fit is good. A nice balanced action designed for a day when wet fishing was much more prominent. The rod weighs an even 5 oz.