E.C. Powell 9' 3/2 Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods The Abel cork drag system

The Abel cork drag system is augmented with a drop or two of neatsfoot oil

also in fine condition

The reel is loaded with what looks to be an old silk tapered line

The cork is only very slightly soiled

E.C. Powell 9' 3/2 Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods The Abel cork drag systemFor sale here is a 9' 3 2 E. C. Powell bamboo rod made circa 1939. A or B taper rod. It's referred to by E. C. Powell as an excellent dry fly rod. The action of the rod is medium fast and it throws a six weight line best. One tip is one inch shorter than the other sections. The full length tip could be a Powell or Maslan replacement since a) the cane is a bit lighter in color, b) the wraps are of a slightly different brown, and c) the ferrule isn't