Jim Hidy Hollow-built Bamboo Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4 Gary Siemer 5 1/2" 11 cork western

5 1/2" 11 cork western or Payne-style grip that is slightly fatter to match its use as a salmon rod

This is an exquisite work from the late Maine maker who made only a very small number of reels

The taper finds a beautiful balance of feel and finesse with quickness and authority

When assembled this one sets up as a 7'6" #3 medium-action rod

This was the very first of this model

Jim Hidy Hollow-built Bamboo Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4 Gary Siemer 5 1/2" 11 cork westernFor sale here is a Jim Hidy hollow built bamboo rod 8'3" 2 2 4wt. The rod remains in near mint condition. Beautiful, moderately tempered cane. Amber wraps, double wrapped at the guides with fine black tipping at the winding check, male ferrules, and tip tops. The ferrules are wrapped in black. Blued hardware throughout. Agate stripping guide. Ring hook keeper. The full wells grip measures 6 1 4" in length. Elegant nickel silver cap and ring reel seat