Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/3 #5 Gary Siemer Chestnut tipping at the winding

Chestnut tipping at the winding check

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The reel seat is varnished walnut with Bob's (as usual) excellent hand-turned hardware

A nice Charlton model 8450C fly reel

The reel is in excellent condition and moderate handling wear most of which can be polished off with ease

Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/3 #5 Gary Siemer Chestnut tipping at the windingFor sale here is a Jim Hidy hollow built bamboo rod 8'6" 3 3 5wt. No. W25963H 3. The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features mildly tempered cane with transparent honey wraps with black tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The ferrules are wrapped in a transparent amber. Each of the tip tops are wrapped in a different color to differentiate them. Blued