Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod

Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President 86 3 2 with 2 1 2 ferrule for a 6 or 7 weight line. Circa 1949 52. 5 3 4 oz. Gold wraps with green tipping at guides, HK & ferrules, modified cigar grip, screw down locking reel seat with walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Very difficult rod to find in all original unaltered condition, especially since so many Heddons suffered from varnish issues. Excellent original condition.

A provenance letter by Paul Schmookler is included with the sale

weighing 5 ounces and will carry a #5 line

This Hardy Bougle MKIV 3 1/4" trout reel is made in England and accompanied by an extra spool

For sale here is an early Sage Graphite III 996-4 RPL+ fly rod in excellent condition

The varnished reel seat spacer is butternut wood

Built with our exclusive TruTech system and a more aggressive version of our Fast Full Flex taper design

Great condition ivorine handle spins freely

The size 13/64 ferrule fit is nice and tight

All of the wraps and other components are completely original having only received a light varnish overcoat

Model 1LG Salmon specs follow:

spare spool

Printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library