Marty Karstetter Hollow-Built Bamboo Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 6'6" The script on the rod

The script on the rod written in bright red remains clean and bold

Mechanically the reel is flawless

Diminutive grip and Baby Catskill slide band reel seat with Leonard stamped butt cap and Butternut spacer

There is no grease in the reservoir

Marty Karstetter Hollow-Built Bamboo Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4/5 6'6" The script on the rodFor sale here is a Marty Karstetter hollow built bamboo rod 8'3" 2 2 for a 4 or 5 weight line. Serial #14109. The rod is in near mint condition. All sections are full length and straight. Beautiful, moderately tempered cane with transparent caramel colored wraps with chestnut tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. Blued guides and ferrules. Peach colored agate stripping guide. The script is clean and bold. E. C. Powell influenced