Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod 9' The size 13/64 ferrule fit

The size 13/64 ferrule fit is nice and tight

Winston bamboo rod - 6 1/2 feet for a 3 weight line - two piece rod with two tips

The action is quite nice - smooth and quick on the faster side of medium-fast

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Light yellow / lime silks with red edges at the hook keeper

Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod 9' The size 13/64 ferrule fitFor sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President 86 3 2 with 2 1 2 ferrule for a 6 or 7 weight line. Circa 1949 52. 5 3 4 oz. Gold wraps with green tipping at guides, HK & ferrules, modified cigar grip, screw down locking reel seat with walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Very difficult rod to find in all original unaltered condition, especially since so many Heddons suffered from varnish issues. Excellent original condition.