Vardanis, Alex -- Dickerson 8012 Taper -- 8' 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 2 Weight and springs remain in excellent

and springs remain in excellent condition and function flawlessly save the missing latch

ferrules and tip-tops

The cigar grip is 5 7/8" in length with only the slightest handling marks

6 1/2" slim cigar grip

Not many like this around anymore

Vardanis, Alex -- Dickerson 8012 Taper -- 8' 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 2 Weight and springs remain in excellentThis rod is from the bench of Alex Vardanis. Made in 2009. It was fished by the maker on a few occasions and shows minor wear. Alex is known for his nodeless rod construction similar to the method used by Bernard Ramanauskas of Eden Cane. This rod is Alex's rendition of a Dickerson 8012 4 5wt 8' 2 2. The action is crisp and smooth, a very nice medium fast capable of delicacy and authority. Its action is imparted by the method of construction that Alex