Vardanis, Alex -- Dickerson 8012 Taper -- 8' 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 8'4" The original owner's name appears

The original owner's name appears above the grip along with the usual rod information

Spool width 1 5/8"

The smooth brass foot is unaltered

The line and backing are wound for left hand retrieve

Vardanis, Alex -- Dickerson 8012 Taper -- 8' 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 8'4" The original owner's name appearsThis rod is from the bench of Alex Vardanis. Made in 2009. It was fished by the maker on a few occasions and shows minor wear. Alex is known for his nodeless rod construction similar to the method used by Bernard Ramanauskas of Eden Cane. This rod is Alex's rendition of a Dickerson 8012 4 5wt 8' 2 2. The action is crisp and smooth, a very nice medium fast capable of delicacy and authority. Its action is imparted by the method of construction that Alex