Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod 4-piece The original smooth brass foot

The original smooth brass foot has been very slightly tapered on both ends

Bakelite butt cap with light wear

Left-hand retrieve (can be converted to right)

The rod features a beautiful and dramatically swelled butt

For sale here is a beautiful Gary Howells bamboo rod - 8 feet for a 5 weight line

Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod 4-piece The original smooth brass footFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 7625 bamboo rod, his rendition of the classic Lyle Dickerson 7613 taper. Made with pre embargo cane. 7 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent plus condition. The oxidation on one tip section doesn't exactly match the other tip and the butt section, so one would assume John made the second tip at a later date. Same 3 up node pattern throughout. All sections are full length. The rod features a very