Pickard, John - Model 806 (Para 15) Bamboo Rod

Pickard, John - Model 806 (Para 15) Bamboo RodFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 806 bamboo rod, his rendition of the workhorse classic Paul Young Para 15 taper. 8', 2 2, for a DT6 line. Rod is in near mint condition with a very slight set in one of the tips. All sections are full length. Blued hardware, cap and ring over cork reel seat. The rod weighs 4 1 4 oz. Comes with original bag and tube.

Handsome swelled butt

Don't miss this chance to own one of Marty's long light-line rods as they rarely surface on the resale market

Retrieve: Left Hand Wind

Comes with original tube and bag with stiffening dowel

as all Browntones are scarce and 2 pc rods over 8ft were special order

Includes original bag with label and original tube

Comes in a polished aluminum tube with a brass top and collar and a light olive bag with a stiffener

The prior reel seat was gold anodized (see here)

Princess Mary (1923)

The Winston logo is laser engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

The rod includes the original 3 3/4" removable fighting butt and the brass butt cap for when it is not in use

Near mint condition with one mark on the edge of the frame