Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Black silk wraps tipped amber

Black silk wraps tipped amber

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 10/14/18 with a smooth

Deep golden wraps with bright guides

Various marketing materials from ATH Design and ATH-USA

Wells grip is lightly soiled

Lyle Dickerson Model 861711 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Black silk wraps tipped amberFor sale here is a Lyle Dickerson Model "861711 Special" bamboo rod. Made in 1937. 8'6, 3 2 for a 6 weight line. Excellent overall restored condition. All sections are full length and straight. No prior repairs are evident. The rod weighs 4. 7 oz. There were 152 of the 861711 model rods. What makes this rod scarce and "special" is the tapered walnut end cap with the pinned aluminum pocketed butt cap. Cigar grip with down locking hardware and standard