Hoagy Carmichael Garrison 209E Bamboo Rod 9'6" which also states the rod

which also states the rod as serial #15

and b) marks on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod

Tung oil finish

dubbed "The Itchen"

German silver and hard rubber construction

Hoagy Carmichael Garrison 209E Bamboo Rod 9'6" which also states the rodFor sale here is a scarce Hoagy Carmichael Model 209E bamboo rod 7'9" 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Hoagy only made a little over 100 rods in his rod buliding career and this has to rank up there with his finest. Progressive medium fast action. Nickel silver cap and beautiful double knurl patterned ring over a cork reel seat. This rod remains in excellent++ condition with only slight soiling of the grip, which I can clean upon request before shipping. All