For sale here is a beautiful Chris Carlin hollow-built hex bamboo rod - 7 1/2' with two sections and two tips for a four weight line. Serial no. 1201 53.  The rod is in ununused condition.  

The rod features moderately tempered cane, 3-up nodes, and flawless varnish finished. Transparent honey colored wraps with burgundy tipping. The tip sections are differentiated by one and two bands of burgundy at tip-tops. Blued hardware throughout. Agate stripping guide. The cigar grip measures 5 1/2" in length with the protective shrink-wrap still in place. Elegant cap and ring reel seat over a mortised rosewood spacer. The step-down ferrules have a perfect fit, nice and snug. The rod weighs 3.80 oz. with a buttery smooth medium-fast action. Includes the original bag and labeled tube with fine brass fittings.