Found this old bamboo rod in my late father-in-law's things, still in the box, still wrapped in the original paper. All my rods are graphite or fiberglass, never used bamboo. It's got 3 different tips, and the handle is reversible, so it can be used for a fly reel or spin reel I think. Any help on what I'm looking at would be much appreciated. Not sure what line weight, or what configuration, etc.
Posted by nikkychalz
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It’s made by Sakura in Japan, in the late 50s to early 60s. If it doesn’t have a line weight mark on it, it’s because it was manufactured before the AFTMA standard was adopted in 1961.
Having the original box a definite bonus, and it looks like it’s in great shape. Most of these were best suited for either a 5wt or 6wt. I’d love to have that one in my arsenal!! Cheers.. 🥂