George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" 8' 2/2 #6 bamboo rod 2 Weight All remain in mint unused

All remain in mint unused condition

Mid to butt ferrule fit good

Mildly tempered cane with light brown wraps and gold tipping (Payne style)

Payne stamp only

The handle spins freely

George Maurer (Sweetwater Rods) "Trout Bum" 8' 2/2 #6 bamboo rod 2 Weight All remain in mint unusedFor sale here is a George Maurer "Trout Bum" bamboo rod. 8' 2 2 for a 6 weight line. From the Sweetwater rod catalog, "The very first Trout Bum rod was shipped to John Gierach for testing, but was stolen en route. It was immortalized in his essay "Lost Rod" and has been a best seller ever since. A powerful, crisp rod for big flies, big fish and big waters." Near mint condition. All rod sections and straight and full length. Down locking nickel silver