Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 2-Piece "Wheatley Silmalloy Metal"

"Wheatley Silmalloy Metal"

Size 2 (diameter 2 5/8" pillar to pillar or 2 1/4" without pillars)

Comes with original cordura reel pouch and box

"Our large trout reel for use on 7 ½ to 8 1/2 ft bamboo rods

It was a pleasure to see this rod again - there are few of this vintage that are in such exquisite mint condition

Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 2-Piece "Wheatley Silmalloy Metal"For sale here is a wonderful example of an early Charlie Jenkins Model GA80 8' 2 2 6wt bamboo rod. The rod remains in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Chestnut wraps and yellow tipping. Yellow and burgundy tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The script remains clean and bold in Charlie's hand. It reads, "GA80 6" along with his signature. Ever so slightly swelled butt. Large Garrison style hook