Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 6 Weight Ring hookkeeper

Ring hookkeeper

The tip with the set has a repair wrap 4" long at the very top of the section

The diameter of all Special Perfect reels is 3 1/4"

Rod shafts are straight and ferrule fits are excellent

For sale here is a Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 fly reel

Kretchman, Fred - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Fly Rod 6 Weight Ring hookkeeperFor sale here is a rod from the bench of F. D. (Fred) Kretchman a 7'6" 3 2 5wt weighing 4 1 4 oz. and based on Lyle Dickerson's Model 761510 with slightly lighter tips. Serial no. 05 76 04. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane. Amber wraps with fine brown tipping. Blued guides. Agate stripper with ruby colored insert. Ring hook keeper. Nickel silver winding check with a fine rope