R.K. Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'4" Very clean overall

Very clean overall

The rod appears to be completely mint

An excellent all-around rod for everything from swinging soft hackles to tossing small flies to rising trout

I could find zero sign of any use except for the fact it is loaded with a line and backing

The seat hardware consists of a square thread downlock but the nut has been pared off to just the threaded portion and an inletted ring substituted (similar to one found on rods by Sam Carlson made for the same gentleman)

R.K. Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'4" Very clean overallA very nice Robert Bolt bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #1510. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Action is slightly faster than medium, and this is one of my favorite Bolt tapers. The rod is mint and appears uncast. Medium chestnut oven tempered cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Superb varnish work, no flaws. The main wrap color is a medium brown with yellow edges. Robert makes his own ferrules, plugs,