RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #8 8'1" There is some pitting on

There is some pitting on the inside of the spool

the area around this chip is structurally secure and has been for years

Weight: 11

The varnish shows use and a few of the wraps and perhaps the entire rod may have received an overcoat of varnish at some time

The second stripping guide is slightly bent

RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #8 8'1" There is some pitting onA nice RK Bolt bamboo fly rod, 8'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #8 line. Serial #0806. The rod weighs 4. 6 ounces on my scale. Medium, bordering on medium slow, full flexing action. Lightly used, well cared for condition, with some soiling to the grip and reel foot impressions on the spacer. Medium wheatstraw colored cane done in a two opposed node configuration. Nice varnish. The rod is wrapped in light brown yellow combination with the ferrules