A nice John Parker fly rod, 6'9", 2-piece, 2-tip, built for a #3 line. Fast action. Mint or lawn cast only. Spiral node pattern in a lightly flamed cane. Mirrored tips. The wraps are a light transparent tan with black edges on all wraps. An extra band of red differentiates the two tips. Carbide stripper and HSS snake guides. The varnish is excellent, however it has been rubbed out and the rubbing compound was not cleaned away from the guide feet. All hardware, including the swiss ferrules, have been oxidized. The grip is rather large for a 7' rod, coming in at 7" and generously proportioned in a western profile. The reel seat wood is a highly figured mortised walnut and has an uplocking seat. The seat is properly proportioned as it fits and locks down a Hardy foot. Some sculpted walnut caps the seat and keeps the narrow payne style band in place. The rod comes in a light brown bag with a stiffener and a brushed aluminum tube with brass fittings.