George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" 8' 2/2 #6 bamboo rod 7'5" we know of a very

we know of a very similar 8 1/2' rod made for Marion Lively in 1953 with also a 15 ferrule and a 5/64 tip top

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as they were designed for use with silk line

For sale here is a 3 3/8" Hardy Perfect with 1917 check

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" 8' 2/2 #6 bamboo rod 7'5" we know of a veryFor sale here is a George Maurer "Trout Bum" bamboo rod. 8' 2 2 for a 6 weight line. From the Sweetwater rod catalog, "The very first Trout Bum rod was shipped to John Gierach for testing, but was stolen en route. It was immortalized in his essay "Lost Rod" and has been a best seller ever since. A powerful, crisp rod for big flies, big fish and big waters." Near mint condition. All rod sections and straight and full length. Down locking nickel silver