Blackburn, Bill -- 8'4 5wt HB Bamboo Rod 2 Weight This older reel retains 80-85%

This older reel retains 80-85% of the original leaded finish

This reel has a screw-in S-handle reel with a screw-top counterbalance

and tan bag are original

There is a node lift on one of the tip sections between the 1st and 2nd guides up from the male ferrule

Blackburn, Bill -- 8'4 5wt HB Bamboo Rod 2 Weight This older reel retains 80-85%For sale here is a Bill Blackburn hollow built 8'4" 2 2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 2213. Excellent++ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Medium toned cane finish with transparent honey colored wraps and black tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, and ferrules. The Garrison style grip measures 5 7 8" in length. Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a wonderful mortised Cherry burl spacer. The truncated Swiss style