Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 Marc Aroner I remember

I remember

Light brown tone cane

An Abel #1 fly reel nickel anodized

It would be hard to find a classic like this in better condition anywhere

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)

Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3 Marc Aroner I rememberA 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