Lyle Dickerson Model 8616 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7 4-Piece The reels are constructed of

The reels are constructed of lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum

Has an Airflo weight-forward #9 floating line on it with backing

There is rim rash and wear to the enamel coating at the outer edges of the reel cage

This rod is in a "just arrived from the rod shop" condition and comes with black matt finish tube with brass bottom and top

This rod has a pleasant medium action

Lyle Dickerson Model 8616 Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7 4-Piece The reels are constructed ofFor sale here is a very scarce (possibly unique?) Lyle Dickerson Model 8616 Special. 8 1 2 feet with two sections and two tips. Only one of this model is listed in the Dickerson ledger according to Stein and Schaff's book. Fully assembled with the full length tip section, the rod actually measures 8' 5 1 8" in length made that way. Excellent original condition. One of the tips is shorter by 1 4" and the tip top silks appear a bit darker than the other