Schroeder, Don -- 8'6 3/2 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 9'3" Orvis rods often do better

Orvis rods often do better with a line size or two down

Dana made the ferrules

There is some minor bluing loss on the male ferrules

For sale here is a Sage SPL 489-3 -- 8'9" 4wt 3pc

Mechanically sound

Schroeder, Don -- 8'6 3/2 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 9'3" Orvis rods often do betterFor sale here is a very nice Don Schroeder bamboo fly rod. 8'6 3 2 and labeled for a 5 weight line, although I think a 6 wt line would load very nicely as well. Excellent plus condition with very few signs of use. Blonde cane, uplocking reel seat, bright ferrules, oxidized guides and tip tops, tan silks tipped maroon, ferrule plugs, ring hook keeper. The rod weighs 5 oz. Comes with original bag and labeled tube. A very smooth and capable large trout