Hawes 9' 3/2 #5 Bamboo Rod 6'3" Type III is in accordance

Type III is in accordance with to DS/EN 12373 Class 1

This 3 inch reel was very well made

Truncated swiss-style ferrules with a collar on the males - the collar features a turned down step

The classic cigar grip measures 5 3/8" with moderate soiling that should clean up easily

The winding check

Hawes 9' 3/2 #5 Bamboo Rod 6'3" Type III is in accordanceFor 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.