John Bradford Legacy III Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod Curiously the stamp on the

Curiously the stamp on the inside of the winding plate is "GT" (Gordon Talbot) whose tenure dates to 1929–1939 (according to John Drewett's reference) well into the period during which Hardy was using its venerable MK II check

Dickerson style reverse half wells grip with only slight soiling

The rod was refinished by Jim Schaaf in 1997 and remains in excellent+ condition

The reel seat features an oxidized cap and ring with John's maker stamp on the cap

John Bradford Legacy III Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod Curiously the stamp on theA John Bradford Legacy III bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip and built for a double taper #5 line. Serial #1740. Oven temper cane in a left hand spiral with mirror tips. Condition is modestly used with some hand soiling to the grip. The rod action is on the faster D. F. side. Excellent varnish with brown main wraps and yellow edges on all. The original owner's name is on the rod. Agate stripper and black snake guides. The step ferrules are oxidized