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| Management number | 53500290 | Release Date | 2025/11/30 | List Price | $225.71 | Model Number | 53500290 | ||
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For sale: A rare and exceptionally well-preserved Heddon #17 “Black Beauty” 9-foot split bamboo fly rod. Comes complete with original cloth case, metal tube, and extra tip section. A true collector-grade example, handcrafted from premium Tonkin cane, tapered and tempered for the signature Heddon action.
Features:
• Model: Heddon #17 “Black Beauty”
• Length: 9’ (3-piece with extra tip — total 4 pieces)
• Material: Split bamboo, handmade and hand-tapered
• Finish: Classic browntone with black wraps
• Original cloth case with manufacturer labels intact
• Original aluminum tube with cap
• Made in USA, mid-20th century production
Condition: This rod is in amazing condition for its age. Finish is glossy, wraps are tight, ferrules fit snug, and the cork grip is clean and well-preserved. The extra tip section shows equal care. No repairs or modifications noted. Stored properly for decades. Sold AS-IS.
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