Mike Clark Gierach Best Special Taper Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6 Weight Serial #483

Serial #483

The patterns include Catskill-style dries

The original owner's name appears above the grip along with the usual rod information

There is no ellipse or wobble of the hook

Mike Clark Gierach Best Special Taper Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6 Weight Serial #483A nice Mike Clark (South Creek Limited) bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5. This is one of Mike's signature series "Gierach, Best Special Taper" models and has serial #201025. Medium slow action. 5. 7 ounces. Mint condition. Light flamed cane with spiral nodes that are nice and small thanks to pressing. Maroon wraps with black edges. The stripping guide is a clear agate with red bands. Snake brand guides. Very nice varnish coats. The