Blackburn, Bill -- 8' 4wt HB Bamboo Rod

Blackburn, Bill -- 8' 4wt HB Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Bill Blackburn hollow built bamboo rod 8' 2 2 4wt. Like new condition never fished. Medium fast action. Made in 2014. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over a cherry burl wood spacer. Light brown translucent wraps. Garrison style cork grip. Varnished. Ferrules are 14 64. The rod weighs 3. 9 oz. Original bag and tube. Bill very skillfully learned the art of rod making under the tutelage of the great Tom Morgan. Save yourself the wait

Reel has the D stamp inside

I am asking $1300 for all or $50 to $250 a box depending on the box

Frontispiece of this edition is a four-color print of an oil painting by John Swan entitled "New Moon"

The rod weighs 3 1/8 oz and the ferrules are size 13/64 with a tight

I've not seen one before on the resale market

I won't go as far as to call the spool corrosion cosmetic only

Cigar grip 7" in length with light soiling

The rod's actual weight is 3

The reel is set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched to right hand retrieve

Made in February 1986

Both years are complete sets

and it was too expensive for production(