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Wesley Jordan Custom Bamboo Salmon Fly Fishing Rod

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Wesley Jordan Custom Bamboo Salmon Fly Fishing Rod
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This is a rare original 13 foot & 2 inch Atlantic & Pacific Salmon split bamboo fly fishing rod custom made by Wesley Jordan for Henry Morissette D.S. Henry Morissette was a Dentist in Missoula, Montana who had this rod custom made from Mr. Jordan circa 1915. Wesley Jordan was a renowned rod maker and was the principle inventor for the South Bend Bait Co. When making this rod Wesley crafted a new style of reel seat which he later issued a patent for while working for South Bend. Welsey Jordan worked for Cross Rod Company, South Bend, and eventually took over Orvis rod production. This rod is a one of a kind very high quality rare piece showing exceptional condition. Three piece rod with extra tip. When taken apart each section is 52.5"l. (Together is 13'2"). The piece was collected directly from the Henry Morissette estate.