Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 9'9" Rim tensioner works great and

Rim tensioner works great and the springs are still very strong

Comes with black Hardy block leather case

The rod features light tempered cane with crimson wraps and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

This is a 1997 printing of the 1914 edition

Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 9'9" Rim tensioner works great andFor sale here is a Jim Hidy 7'9" 2 2 5wt hollow built bamboo rod. Serial no. Q23652H 2. The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. Transparent cinnamon colored wraps with black tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. The guides are also wrapped in both black and cinnamon. Blued guides. Ring hook keeper. Full wells grip with a rather straight taper measuring 6 1 8" in length.