James Wilcox Nodeless Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt 3/2 5' From back cover: The author

From back cover: The author of "Caddisflies" and "Trout Flies: Proven Patterns" presents his vast knowledge about catching trout on dry flies in The Dry Fly: New Angles

The grip is soiled but free of ridging

In the photos you will see remnants of the suede bag and the grease that comes on every new Bogdan reel

showing signs of honest use but is free of major scratches

James Wilcox Nodeless Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt 3/2 5' From back cover: The authorFor sale here is a nodeless bamboo rod made by James Wilcox 8' 3 2 5wt. James made rods as Canadaway Rod Co. and this is his "Ruby River" model, made in 2005. If you know anyone making the transition from graphite rods to bamboo rods, this would be a nice candidate. The rod's action is fast like graphite. The cosmetics of the rod and the spliced j work are very well done on this rod. Uplocking reel seat. Candy apple red agate stripping guide. Rod is