Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt Hardy Cup Champion Rod! 6'9" and results in a 6'3"

and results in a 6'3" midge rod with fast action for a five or six weight line

For sale here is a T&T - Thomas and Thomas catalog from 1986

For sale here is a beautiful Payne Model 204 bamboo rod -- 8'6 3/2 for a 5 weight line

High-quality ebonite side plates

Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt Hardy Cup Champion Rod! 6'9" and results in a 6'3"Here is a rodmaker you should be hearing more about. Takemoto Hollow T Construction 8'6 3 2 6wt. Graphite ferrules. Powerful fast action. Exceptional cane work! Tung oil finish. Patent pending single wire single foot snake guides. Mr. Takemoto used this rod model to win the 2010 Hardy Cup Championship held at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. The rod weighs 3. 9 oz.