Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #3 8'6" 2 1/2" rim to rim

2 1/2" rim to rim

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Madison 8'6" 2/1 8-9wt bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 5 1/8 oz

He also makes his own ferrules

although it looks decent to me

The varnish over the script and wraps is also in excellent condition

Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #3 8'6" 2 1/2" rim to rimA superb Sam Carlson "Four" bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 line. Serial number "768 483". The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. Full flexing action. Near mint condition with just a tiny trace of hand soiling and just the beginning of a few cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The serial number dates this rod to 1976. The rod is signed on the butt "Made by CW 'Sam' Carlson" and on the next flat "Carlson 'Four'". The