Hiram Hawes Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #6/7 8 beautifully figured wood spacer

beautifully figured wood spacer

100 is stamped on the side of the foot

The pocket cap is oxidized and has the extended bottom typical of the streamer rods

A nice spare Tarpon spool for a Charlton 8550C fly reel

It packs into a suede zipper pouch

Hiram Hawes Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #6/7 8 beautifully figured wood spacerA rare Hiram Hawes bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #6 7 line. I believe this is the F 4 model Hawes offered, this one with a fast action. This rod should be in a museum! Although the grip has some areas of hand soiling it couldn't have come from use, as there is no sign of wear to the inside of the heavy wire reverse twist guides. The silk lines of the period would have certainly left them marked if the rod had