John Pickard Model 795 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 Tackling Conservation " The ferrule plug is

" The ferrule plug is nickel silver and bone

but that doesn't mean that you can't go

8'7" two-piece / two-tip rod for a 5 line

A very fine example of this desirable 1912 check model

John Pickard Model 795 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 Tackling Conservation " The ferrule plug isA nice John Pickard Model 795 bamboo rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. I believe this is John's rendition of the classic Paul Young Para 14 taper. Authoritative, fast but full flexing action. The rod weighs 3. 7 ounces on my scale. Excellent overall condition, the rod appears to have been little used, perhaps lawn cast only even. Flamed mottled cane done in a three up node pattern. The rod has a keeper, a carbide stripper, and