George Maurer -- 8'8" 3/2 #8 Salmon/Steelhead Bamboo Rod 8'5" cigar grip 4 1/2" in

cigar grip 4 1/2" in length

The dished head plate adds a nice flair as does the knurled crank screw and slightly raised rim

The rod includes the original bag as well as the original tube with label and brass fittings

Down-locking nickel silver reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

George Maurer -- 8'8" 3/2 #8 Salmon/Steelhead Bamboo Rod 8'5" cigar grip 4 1/2" inFor sale here is a custom George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) bamboo rod 8 feet 8 inches for an 8 weight line. Three sections with two tips. A bruiser of an atlantic salmon or steelhead rod! The rod remains in near mint condition with very minor soiling on the grip from test casting only. All rod sections and arrow straight and full length with no repairs. No evidence of this rod ever hitting the water. Up locking german silver reel seat hardware over a