RD Taylor Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7' Truncated swiss ferrules with a

Truncated swiss ferrules with a collar and recessed knurl on the male

a great reel for medium-to-light-duty salmon or steelhead fishing

There is no indication that this rod has ever been cast

really a very well done piece of workmanship

They having matching serial numbers

RD Taylor Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7' Truncated swiss ferrules with aA splendid R. D. Taylor 8' 2 2 for a #5 line. Two opposed node pattern. The reel seat consists of a handsome cap and ring over what looks to be a maple spacer. Bright hardware and ferrules. This rod bears the inscription "26 5 171" on butt section and "171" on both tips. It is in superb "lawn cast" or minimal use condition. The wraps are apricot colored with red edges. The ferrules and reel seat hardware all exhibit Bob's superb hand made