Tim Bedford 7816 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'8" 2/2 #5/6 8'8" The oxidation to the butt

The oxidation to the butt cap seems to have faded some

a recently issued model

There are some cracks to the ferrule wraps and the varnish overall is firm but has lots of scratches and scuffing

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Tim Bedford 7816 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'8" 2/2 #5/6 8'8" The oxidation to the buttA Tim Bedford bamboo fly rod, 7'8", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #7816. 4 ounces. Medium fast to fast action. 1978 manufacture date inscribed on rod. Tim was a lifelong friend of Lyle Dickerson and purchased his rod shop when Dickerson decided to retire. Little or no use on the rod, the grip is clean and there are no casting cracks at the ferrules. Light wheatstraw color cane with a 3 up node pattern. The main wraps are a gold