Sam Carlson "Four" Salmon Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9/10 [SALE PENDING] 11'6" The reel is in excellent

The reel is in excellent used condition

It was intended as a showpiece as it has an all-walnut grip and reel seat

spanning Roy Steenrod's esteemed life as one of the Catskill greats that so dramatically influenced fly-tying and fly-fishing in this country

The late great rodmaker

Sam Carlson "Four" Salmon Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9/10 [SALE PENDING] 11'6" The reel is in excellentA superb Sam Carlson quad bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #9 or #10 line. Serial #759 4852S". Mint original uncast condition. Medium fast action. It is inscribed on the shaft "Made by CW 'Sam' Carlson" one flat right, then "Carlson Four" two flats right, then "759 4852S", three flats right. The original owner's name is also inked on the shaft. The rod weighs 7. 2 ounces on my scale. I must say that I find this rod to be one of