Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 4 Weight the hard rubber side plates

the hard rubber side plates are in very good condition with one scratch and no cracks

Typical of the period it was a very slow wet fly action

The ferrule fit is excellent

There is a hidden pocket cap under the heel of the grip

For sale here is a beautiful Thomas and Thomas "Caenis" Bamboo Rod - 7 1/2' 2/2 3wt

Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 4 Weight the hard rubber side platesA unique Darryl Whitehead, 6', 1 piece rod for a #2 or #3 line, the only 1 piece that he has made to date. Mortised ivory slide band, cap and ring seat. Cap and ring engraved by master engraver Paolo Barbetti. On the bottom of the cap "D. Whitehead, Maker, #33, 1991" is engraved. Narrow cork bands comprise the grip, which is shaped to a slim cigar. Straw colored cane with a spiral node pattern. Light yellow wraps are almost clear when varnished, and