Lyle Dickerson Model 801610 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 6'8" The reel is in excellent

The reel is in excellent used condition though it does show light wear from honest fishing

The oxidation coating on the cap and ring is perfect

Portrait plates from photographs

A nice medium action

Lyle Dickerson Model 801610 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 6'8" The reel is in excellentFor sale here is an extremely scarce Lyle Dickerson Model 801610 bamboo rod. 8', 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Built in 1956. Excellent condition. All sections are full length, straight, and of equal length. The rod weighs 4 1 2 oz. Payne style grip with down locking hardware and walnut insert. Oxidized nickel silver ferrules with oxidized guides. Classic 3x3 Dickerson node pattern. The ferrule fit is excellent. The grip shows some very minor ridging. The