For sale here is a Jim Reams hollowbuilt bamboo rod -- 8' 2/2 5-6wt line. Serial no. 78-3-01. The rod is in excellent plus condition. All sections are full length and straight. Transparent red wraps with oxblood tipping. Blued guides and ferrules. The tips are numbered for convenience along with the serial number. Full wells grip 6 1/2" in length. The cork is lightly soiled with no ridging. Handsome, darkly blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a beautifully figured, mortised burl wood spacer. Swiss-style ferrules size 14/64, the fit is perfect. The rod weighs an even 4 oz. The rod has a wonderful dry fly action on the faster side of medium-fast. A perfect all-around trout rod well suited for almost any situation. Includes original bag and tube with label and brass fittings. Don't miss out on this exceptional rod from Jim Reams!

This rod comes from legendary fly-fishing photographer Val Atkinson. Upon request, a provenance letter will be included with the sale.