A fine W.W. Blackburn Beaverkill-79, a 7'9", two-piece bamboo fly rod built for a #5 line, serial #3210.
The Beaverkill-79 carries Bill Blackburn's trademark powerful, progressive action—a highly versatile dry-fly taper with plenty of reserve power while retaining the delicacy expected of a fine small-stream rod.
The rod is straight and without set, finished in beautifully flamed dark cane. The main wraps are tan, with subtle black tipping at the grip end and ferrules. The step ferrules have developed an attractive oxidized jet-black finish, complemented by a black stripping guide.
The approximately 6" grip is shaped as a blunt cigar. The cap-and-ring reel seat is similarly oxidized, with a mortised hardwood spacer, possibly cherry. The rod is accompanied by a non-original cloth bag and its original black crackle-finished tube with brass fittings.
William “Bill” Blackburn became an important figure in the later history of American bamboo rodmaking. Beginning in 1999, Blackburn worked under the direction of Tom Morgan at Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, establishing the company's bamboo operation and producing the bamboo blanks that were subsequently finished by Gerri Carlson.
Blackburn remained with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths until the end of 2011, when he left to establish W.W. Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rods in Bozeman, Montana. He was succeeded at Tom Morgan Rodsmiths by Zac Sexton.
The Beaverkill-79 is a particularly appealing expression of Blackburn's own approach to rod design: powerful, progressive and practical, with a taper that makes it equally at home presenting dry flies on a smaller river or opening up on larger water.
A handsome and highly fishable modern bamboo rod from one of the respected names of the American craft.
Maker
W.W. Blackburn — Bill Blackburn
Model
Beaverkill-79
Length
7'9"
Configuration
2-piece / 1 original tip
Line
#5
Action
Progressive, medium-fast
Serial Number
3210
Cane
Dark flamed bamboo
Wraps
Tan with black tipping
Ferrules
Oxidized step ferrules
Grip
6" blunt cigar cork
Reel Seat
Cap and ring, mortised hardwood spacer
Condition
Very Good
Includes
Original tube
Questions about this piece, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
A fine W.W. Blackburn Beaverkill-79, a 7'9", two-piece bamboo fly rod built for a #5 line, serial #3210.
The Beaverkill-79 carries Bill Blackburn's trademark powerful, progressive action—a highly versatile dry-fly taper with plenty of reserve power while retaining the delicacy expected of a fine small-stream rod.
The rod is straight and without set, finished in beautifully flamed dark cane. The main wraps are tan, with subtle black tipping at the grip end and ferrules. The step ferrules have developed an attractive oxidized jet-black finish, complemented by a black stripping guide.
The approximately 6" grip is shaped as a blunt cigar. The cap-and-ring reel seat is similarly oxidized, with a mortised hardwood spacer, possibly cherry. The rod is accompanied by a non-original cloth bag and its original black crackle-finished tube with brass fittings.
William “Bill” Blackburn became an important figure in the later history of American bamboo rodmaking. Beginning in 1999, Blackburn worked under the direction of Tom Morgan at Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, establishing the company's bamboo operation and producing the bamboo blanks that were subsequently finished by Gerri Carlson.
Blackburn remained with Tom Morgan Rodsmiths until the end of 2011, when he left to establish W.W. Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rods in Bozeman, Montana. He was succeeded at Tom Morgan Rodsmiths by Zac Sexton.
The Beaverkill-79 is a particularly appealing expression of Blackburn's own approach to rod design: powerful, progressive and practical, with a taper that makes it equally at home presenting dry flies on a smaller river or opening up on larger water.
A handsome and highly fishable modern bamboo rod from one of the respected names of the American craft.
Maker
W.W. Blackburn — Bill Blackburn
Model
Beaverkill-79
Length
7'9"
Configuration
2-piece / 1 original tip
Line
#5
Action
Progressive, medium-fast
Serial Number
3210
Cane
Dark flamed bamboo
Wraps
Tan with black tipping
Ferrules
Oxidized step ferrules
Grip
6" blunt cigar cork
Reel Seat
Cap and ring, mortised hardwood spacer
Condition
Very Good
Includes
Original tube
Questions about this piece, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
