Bob Summers 856 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" From the 1950's I believe

From the 1950's I believe

in the 7'3" the rod is a bit slower

and has no stampings of any sort

This rod has my popular pot belly ferrules

Bob Summers 856 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" From the 1950's I believeA Bob Summers Model 856 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #4280. 4. 8 ounces. Medium fast action. Light use with almost no tanning of the grip. Flamed cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Main wraps done in light brown with an SRMC carbide stripper and black HSS snake guides. The inner surface of the guides shows only a hint of brassing. Light coat of varnish. The step ferrules are oxidized and the rod is