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

Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo RodFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President 86 3 2 with 2F for a 5 or 6 weight line. The rod weighs 5. 45 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 Heddon model to find in all original unaltered condition, especially since so many

For sale here is a Linnea Model 814-3 hollow-built bamboo rod by Erik Peterson

Very fine condition

It is a double-action multiplier retrieve and boasts the famous Bogdan brake drag system

This sale also includes copies of three letters from Gary to the original buyer

Dana did not make the blanks but acquired them from a customer (who acquired them from Bob Corsetti) and then Dana finished the rod with his masterful touches

Dimensions are 7" wide by 4

High-gloss black anodized finish

Indeed a rare find

This reel was made in Japan in the late 80's for a short-lived operation in Kansas City called North Fork Outfitters

Silver perforated foot

Bright red bag

a few of the silk wraps display the "frosting" effect