Vintage bamboo fly rod, circa 1890, hand made by renowned Charles E. Wheeler

, 11' 4 when assembled. Base shaft is 47 1/4, middle shaft- 39. tip is 47 1/4. Tiny ring on one ferrule on tip shaft is missing although the

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, 11' 4 when assembled. Base shaft is 47 1/4, middle shaft- 39. tip is 47 1/4. Tiny ring on one ferrule on tip shaft is missing although the

Vintage bamboo fly rod, circa 1890, hand made by renowned Charles E. Wheeler

North American Decoys at Auction August 8 & 9, 2023 by Guyette

, 11' 4 when assembled. Base shaft is 47 1/4, middle shaft- 39. tip is 47 1/4. Tiny ring on one ferrule on tip shaft is missing although the

Vintage bamboo fly rod, circa 1890, hand made by renowned Charles E. Wheeler

North American Decoys at Auction August 8 & 9, 2023 by Guyette

, 11' 4 when assembled. Base shaft is 47 1/4, middle shaft- 39. tip is 47 1/4. Tiny ring on one ferrule on tip shaft is missing although the

Vintage bamboo fly rod, circa 1890, hand made by renowned Charles E. Wheeler

Unmarked Bamboo Fly Rod, 9', 3.2, 6 wt. — Vintage Anglers