Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE For sale is a Rare Walton Powell "Ultimate" Companion Rod in Mint Condition. This is #61 of the 100 rods made by Walton Powell for the Ultimate Companion series and appears unfished. The set consists of 2 butts and 3 identical tips, creating a 7'4" or 8'4" 2 piece, 5 wt. rod. My information indicates that Walton Powell made 100 of these "Ultimate" series rods, built from 100 select culms of perfect pre embargo Tonkin cane purchased in 1947. This is the same cane imported by Don Calcatera, renown senior member of the GGACC (Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club) in the 1950s and 60s. His customers included noted rod makers including Winston, Per Brandin, Mario Woznicki, Jim Schaff, C and H and members of the GGACC. Each segment is made from a single culm to assure a true "smooth unity of action". The rods are medium tempered, semi-hollow and feature bright guides and ceramic stripping guides wrapped in transparent tan windings with hunter green tipping. Tan intermediates throughout. All sections are straight, full length and serialized (U#61). Ferrule are bright, fit perfectly and align easily. The butt sections are scripted #61 of 100 and include the original owner’s name. Both grips are 6.25" long with bright, smooth cork and up-locking reel seats over exotic wood spacers with full well grips. The 7'4" configuration weighs 4.32oz and the 8'4" is 4.90oz. I’m told that both rods cast a DT5 beautifully. These rods were Walt's last big project, and they are the culmination of a life dedicated to making beautiful rods of the finest quality. Sold in the original bag and deluxe custom rough out leather tube with leather data plate including the rod number, original owner's name and Walton Powell's signature. Case has a few scrape marks. Please review the pictures and contact me for more pictures or additional information. International buyers are welcome, but please note that I use the EBay Global Shipping Program for international customers. I have a return policy so please have the courtesy to contact me immediately if there are any problems. I will combine orders when possible. Thanks for looking.
Price: 2250 USD
Location: Sonoma, California
End Time: 2024-12-19T13:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Powell
Type: Fly Fishing
Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
Shaft/Blank Material: Bamboo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
