E.C. Powell 8'6 2/2 B-Taper Bamboo Rod 7'8" The rod is nicely balanced

The rod is nicely balanced weighing in at a lean 3

fast yet it retains feel and sensitivity in the tip

At the time Kustich made prototypes

The classic cigar grip measures 5 3/4" in length

Ring hook-keeper

E.C. Powell 8'6 2/2 B-Taper Bamboo Rod 7'8" The rod is nicely balancedFor sale here is a superb E. C. Powell (Tony Maslan built) 8'6" 2 2 B taper rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. All section are full length and straight. Honey toned cane mostly with some natural color variation. Gold wraps with full intermediates. Black and creme tipping at the winding check. Bright guides. Hook keeper made of smaller sized guide. Written on the rod clearly and showing no wear is "E. C. Powell Rod Co." as well as "Pat.