Pickard, John - Model 806 (Para 15) Bamboo Rod 8 Weight The rod features straw-colored blonde

The rod features straw-colored blonde cane with bright Chinese red wraps

Reverse half-wells grip 5 3/4" in length with mild soiling and quite smooth

Bluing loss on the cap and ring

Leonard Bimetal

The handle is made with birch bark with olive wood inserts

Pickard, John - Model 806 (Para 15) Bamboo Rod 8 Weight The rod features straw-colored blondeFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 806 bamboo rod, his rendition of the workhorse classic Paul Young Para 15 taper. 8', 2 2, for a DT6 line. Rod is in near mint condition with a very slight set in one of the tips. All sections are full length. Blued hardware, cap and ring over cork reel seat. The rod weighs 4 1 4 oz. Comes with original bag and tube.