Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 7’5” Agate stripper and tip tops

Agate stripper and tip tops

All black anodized spool and frame with a silver foot

Please note: there are two angled slash marks in the cane on the wrap flat just below the serial number on the butt

The hookkeeper became detached at some point in the rod's life

Serial #1658

Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 7’5” Agate stripper and tip topsA nice Homer Jennings bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 line. The rod weighs 3. 4 ounces on my scale. The serial number #620, the maker's mark, and the rod specs are all inked on the butt, and on an adjacent flat "16. 07. 06" is also inked which I presume to be the date of manufacture. The rod may have been lawn cast but is in pristine condition. Nice dry fly action. There is a tiny bit of brassing to the edge of the buttcap but