Edwards Quadrate "Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 8'9" clear wraps with chocolate brown

clear wraps with chocolate brown to the hook keeper and ferrule stations

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

Modified full wells grip with a thumb indentation

The rod weighs 4 3/8 oz and casts nicely with a 5wt line

Edwards Quadrate "Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 8'9" clear wraps with chocolate brownA nice Edward Quadrate Special fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #7. 4. 6 ounces. Brisk action rod. Used condition but still original and straight with good ferrule fits. The varnish has some bag imprint from poor storage but does not currently feel soft. Random node spacing in flamed cane. The wraps are bright red with a small stripper and high speed steel snake guides. The ferrules are un oxidized. The front cork