Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod Personal Rod of Alec Jackson 7' 2/2 #4/5 9'3" With a steelhead fly dressed

With a steelhead fly dressed by the author

wrapped in a light caramel color with black edging at the grip

The ferrule fit needs some work as there is a bit of oxidation getting in the way of a solid fit

When she could no longer care for him

The center screw is original but does the fit is challenged

Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod Personal Rod of Alec Jackson 7' 2/2 #4/5 9'3" With a steelhead fly dressedA nice Darryl Whitehead fly rod, the personal rod of noted west coast steelheader and hook maven Alec Jackson. 7', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for what feels like a #4 or #5. Serial #52, built in 1992. Alec's name is engraved into the ring in the reel seat. Good used condition with some soiling to the grip. One of the tips has some condition issues: there are two cracked facets, one under the lower guide and another between the third and fourth guide