Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 Marc Aroner This rod pre-dated my supplying

This rod pre-dated my supplying ferrule plugs so I have supplied a set that I've recently made

Original bag and tube with the Howells data sticker

I met the late Joe Garman up in Canada one autumn and handed it to him to test (Joe was a discriminating bamboo enthusiast as many know)

Nickel silver up-locking screw lock reel seat with mortised burl spacer

Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 Marc Aroner This rod pre-dated my supplyingA unique Darryl Whitehead, 6', 1 piece rod for a #2 or #3 line, the only 1 piece that he has made to date. Mortised ivory slide band, cap and ring seat. Cap and ring engraved by master engraver Paolo Barbetti. On the bottom of the cap "D. Whitehead, Maker, #33, 1991" is engraved. Narrow cork bands comprise the grip, which is shaped to a slim cigar. Straw colored cane with a spiral node pattern. Light yellow wraps are almost clear when varnished, and