Hoagy Carmichael 205 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 2-Piece 2 3/8" across the rims

2 3/8" across the rims

The only signs of use I could find are some tiny marks from the reel foot on the screw lock seat and very minor soiling to the grip

The grip has been cleaned leaving some ridging

This is one of them

Semi-full-flexing rod produces extra powerful DF action

Hoagy Carmichael 205 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 2-Piece 2 3/8" across the rimsAn exquisite Hoagy Carmichael fly rod, model 205, a 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip rod built for a #5 line. Serial # I 76 1, indicating a 1983 build date. This has a medium fast action and has been very lightly used. Blonde cane with a spiral node pattern. Excellent varnish with no scratches or scuffs or hook digs. Original super Z ferrules with the round super Z logo. Dark brown wraps at the ferrules and tip tops, and light brown at the guides with an edge