Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 HL Leonard Saltwater uses a space-age carbon

Saltwater uses a space-age carbon fiber drag system

The Fario Club model was initially designed by Charles Ritz

one by the pillar screw on the left

Includes an original Variopower bag with tag indicating the rod information though it is for the wrong rod -- a 7'6" Variopower

For sale here is a Per Brandin Model 704-3DF quad for a 4 weight line

Bill Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3" 2/2 #5 HL Leonard Saltwater uses a space-age carbonA Bill Blackburn hollow built bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #2312. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces on my scale. Medium fast full flexing action. Near mint condition, and perhaps lawn cast only. There is just a hint of soiling to the grip but I could find no other meaningful signs of use. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit well. Light cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Light apricot wraps with red