Mike Spittler Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5 7’5” and was commissioned by Edel

and was commissioned by Edel to make these high quality cases for his reels

is also engraved in the brass collar of the tube

San Francisco model made by Doug Merrick in the early 1970's

or Sulphur pattern

and nationwide against Louis Perrot's team

Mike Spittler Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5 7’5” and was commissioned by EdelA rare Mike Spittler bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5 line. Serial #179. Medium action. Lightly used condition with some grip soiling and cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The ferrule fits are good and the rod is nice and straight. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. It weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. Flamed cane done in a three up node pattern configuration. Maroon main wraps with black edges. Chrome