George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Harry's Rod" 8'2/2 #5 bamboo rod

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Harry's Rod" 8'2/2 #5 bamboo rodFor sale here is a George Maurer bamboo rod. This model was dubbed "Harry's Rod", paying homage to Harry Middleton and the Starlight Creek Angling Society. The Starlight Creek rods were favorites of Harry Middleton. 8' 2 2 for a 5 weight line. From the Sweetwater rod catalog, "This rod handles the widest possible range of streams, rivers, conditions, fish and flies. A blend of the exceptional Payne and Granger 8' tapers and a joy to fish." Near mint

The blank is a unique clay color with translucent cinammon wraps and gold accents at the ferrules and winding check

A great classic reel for the collector or fisherman at a very reasonable price

For sale here we have an Abel Super 5 spare spool

Many consider these earlier reels (like this one being sold here) to be far more desirable due to their confined design nature compared to the more contemporary designs with a bit more "bling"

Mint original condition

This coupled with the thin supple tips makes for a very versatile rod

Capacity up to a WF7+55yds

Solid mechanics

The reel is in mint condition

7' 2 3/4 oz #3956"

The rod is actually marked as a 7-8wt rod though I consider it a 6-7 weight

The script remains clean and bold over a slightly swelled butt