Rusty brown wraps with black tipping
The previous owner strangely removed the original tissue paper from the cigar grip but left the narrow tape in place on the cork
The rod is marked “Orvis Impregnated
Most of the original leaded finish remains
and is adjusted by the arched bar adjuster that EVH introduced starting in 1929
Sam Carlson "Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #4 6 Weight Rusty brown wraps with blackA stunning Sam Carlson "Four" quad bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #851 4652. Made in 1985, the first rod that year. Medium fast action. The rod is pristine, mint and unfished. No grip soiling, no ferrule cracks, no internal brassing to the guides. Light flame temper with a superior varnish coat. The wraps are maroon with black edges at the keeper and male ferrules. 3 2 1 black signature wraps. Carlson Four, the