Mike Clark Gierach/Best Special Taper Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 7’5” The "Payne" spelling is also

The "Payne" spelling is also somewhat scarce

Pot belly step ferrules which are oxidized jet black

The rod packs into a light olive bag and a brown crackle paint tube with brass fittings

1 oz and has 11 and 15 sized ferrules

I can find no signs that it has even been lawn cast let alone fished

Mike Clark Gierach/Best Special Taper Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 7’5” The "Payne" spelling is alsoA Mike Clark South Creek "Gierach A. K. Best Special Taper Rod", 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #200726. 4. 9 ounces. This rod has both Gierach and Best's signatures on it, and I'm told it is the only one, done at the request of the original owner. Used condition with soiling to the grip and a tiny bit of wear to the inner snake guides. The action is semi full flexing, almost down to the grip. The cane is a very light flame with