Talbot, Al - 8' 5wt 1-Piece Bamboo Rod

For sale here is a rare Al Talbot 8' 1pc quad, 5wt bamboo rod. Excellent condition, featuring medium tempered cane, color preserved golden brown windings with dark tipping and bright snake guides. The rod is straight and full length. Cork grip and reel seat with slide band & pocketed butt cap. The cork is smooth and slightly soiled, with a faint reel imprint on the seat. Weight is 3.58oz. Medium fast action, a lovely 1pc rod. Al Talbot provided machining expertise to the R.L. Winston Rod Co. and Gary Howells in the SF Bay area in the 1960's & 70's. He made a number of rods under his own name, although they are scarcely seen on the secondary market. Sold in the original bag and tube with semi-rigid PVC liner, although the tube cap is missing. From the collection of Thomas H. Clark.

Please note, this rod must be shipped via UPS and a $50 domestic shipping surcharge is included in the price, please contact us for an international shipping quote.