Bill Abrams Dickerson Ray Bergman Special Taper 8' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" The black ring on the

The black ring on the grip was a hallmark of Clapp and Treat rods

This rod has a surprisingly sweet feeling medium action and all sections are straight as a pin

Serial #A5914

The foot is slightly bent and may have been filed

Bill Abrams Dickerson Ray Bergman Special Taper 8' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" The black ring on theA William Abrams "Ray Bergman Special" Dickerson taper fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. 4. 6 oz. Used but very good condition. The varnish has a few minor chips here and there. Fast action. Medium color cane with three up node pattern. The nodes are small and appear to have been pressed. There is an occasional glue seam showing adjacent to the nodes though none are open. The wraps are brown tipped black. Oversize agate stripper.