Bristol, Connecticut, circa 1930s, 9ft., three piece, with two matching tips, Merlot silks tipped in gold, maple reel seat spacer, original grip, original sock and original W.E. Edwards and Sons storage tube.

Length 9ft.

This is a very fine bamboo rod originally made by Gene Edwards under Horton Manufacturing in Bristol, Connecticut that owned at the time W.E. Edwards and Sons from 1931 to 1941. The F-18 series of rods was the top of the line of their bamboo rods and were made exclusively by Gene Edwards. This is a rare rod to come to auction as it is sought after by many collectors. Here is a chance to own a piece of bamboo history.

Thomas Custom Rods at the hands of Tommy Thomas, Waynesville, North Carolina, has been restoring bamboo fly rods for over 30 years. Thomas Custom Rods has become a leader in the United States by offering a wide range of fine bamboo fly rods from over the pond. Examples of restored bamboo rods that have passed through our hands include rods from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and France.

Overall good condition.