George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Queen of the Waters" 8' 2/2 #4 bamboo rod 8'6" The other tips were perhaps

The other tips were perhaps a custom request made at a later date

For sale here is an excellent condition Wheatley fly box -- combination style

The varnish is a bit rough with some meltdown here and there

The rod is in excellent condition with a bit of light wear

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Queen of the Waters" 8' 2/2 #4 bamboo rod 8'6" The other tips were perhapsFor sale here is a George Maurer bamboo rod. This model was dubbed "Queen of the Waters". According to Maurer's catalog, the rod is "A crisp caster with the reach and backbone to handle larger fish, this is the rod that Len Codella said was 'the best 8' 4wt made.' Many people asked me for a longer version of the Perfectionist taper. This is it. Will fish anything." 8' 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Near mint condition. All rod sections and straight and full