J S Sharpe Aberdeen Eighty Eight 8’8″ impregnated split cane fly rod #5/6 with bag

Maker: J S Sharpes Aberdeen

Model: Eighty Eight

Approximate year of manufacture: 1960’s

Condition: Fine with bag

Material: Split cane bamboo

Length/ diameter: 8’8″ two piece #5/6

Country of manufacture: Scotland

Ideal use: Trout grayling fly fishing

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: J S Sharpe of Aberdeen “Scottie Eighty-Eight” impregnated cane fly rod in fine condition. 8’8”, two-piece staggered ferrule model. line #5/6, bronze suction ferrule with factory extension cane plug stopper. Dk red whipped guides, cork handle and bronze adonised reel fittings. The cane is straight, ferrule tight. A stunning trout fly rod from the Sharpes of Aberdeen factory in Scotland. Comes with makers fitted original cloth bag