Mario Wojnicki Model 257V5 8'5" 2/2 #5 Bamboo Rod 1 Weight Nickel silver downlock screw lock

Nickel silver downlock screw lock with mortised figured wood

Made in England by BFR (British Fly Reels)

Ordered in December 1950 and delivered in 1951

Tips nice and straight with 1 & 2 dots respectively

Mario Wojnicki Model 257V5 8'5" 2/2 #5 Bamboo Rod 1 Weight Nickel silver downlock screw lockFor sale here is a Mario Wojnicki five sided, hollow built bamboo rod 257 cm, or 8'5" 2 2 for a 5wt line. Model number 257V5. Serial #1107. Made when Mario was head bamboo rodmaker at Scott Rod Co. The rod is in near mint condition. Guides, tip tops, and stripping guide are all bright. EC Powell style wells grip. Action is pure Mario on the parabolic side of semi parabolic and the rod is a joy to cast. Flaming is dramatic and beautiful. Up locking