Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6'9" with orange shellac cut 50%

with orange shellac cut 50% with alcohol as Payne used to do

The cork is a bit soiled but only adds to the character and is otherwise in great shape

The males ferrule slides measure 15/64 while the cane itself measures 11/64

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Weighs 7 1/8 oz

Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6'9" with orange shellac cut 50%For sale here is a Jim Hidy hollowbuilt bamboo rod. Eight feet six inches in length, three sections with two tips, made for a five weight fly line. This one has never been fished, is in like new condition, having been lawn cast only. Nickel silver truncated ferrules, oxidized fittings, and cap and ring reel seat. Brown silks with black tipping. Extremely smooth progressive action, casts very well with very little line out and holds plenty of reserve