Lyle Dickerson Model 8616 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7

Lyle Dickerson Model 8616 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7For sale here is a very scarce (possibly unique?) Lyle Dickerson Model 8616 Special. 8 1 2 feet with two sections and two tips. Only one of this model is listed in the Dickerson ledger according to Stein and Schaff's book. Fully assembled with the full length tip section, the rod actually measures 8' 5 1 8" in length made that way. Excellent original condition. One of the tips is shorter by 1 4" and the tip top silks appear a bit darker than the other

No sign of any use aside from a line wound on to the reel

and weighing a scant 4

Released in 1993

A limited edition copy of Atlantic Salmon and the Fly Fisherman by Gary Anderson

With the #3S spool attached it weighs 8

I would not hesitate to fish this rod

This unique design gives us a great drag range in only 180-degrees of rotation of the drag knob

The case measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/8" x 1 1/4"

Very light wear on the rim of the butt cap

The reel seat is all cork with a nickel silver ring and pocket cap

Unused condition

Deep blue sanded blank with matching wraps