J S Sharpe of Aberdeen The Scottie Eighty Eight, 8’8” two piece impregnated split cane trout fly rod #5/6

Maker: J S Sharpe  Aberdeen
Model: Eighty Eight 88
Approximate year of manufacture: 1990’s
Condition: fine original
Material: split cane bamboo
Length/ diameter: 8’8 #5/6
Country of manufacture: Scotland
Ideal use: river lake brook trout fly fishing
Item stock location: Stoke on Trent

J S Sharpe of Aberdeen The Scottie Eighty Eight, 8’8” two piece impregnated split cane trout fly rod in fine condition. # 5/6. Red whipped guides, bronze push ferrule, keeper ring. 9.5” shaped cork handle with light alloy reel fittings. The butt ring is very slightly out of shape otherwise a fine example in the maker’s original cloth bag. A sweet little rod for the river, small stream, and pond fishing and matched with a  3″ reel it will balance well.