Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod 9' Light yellow / lime silks

Light yellow / lime silks with red edges at the hook keeper

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The size 13/64 ferrule fit is nice and tight

Line capacity WF10+150

The action is quite nice - smooth and quick on the faster side of medium-fast

Heddon Model #50 Deluxe President 8 1/2' Bamboo Rod 9' Light yellow / lime silksFor sale here is a Heddon #50 Deluxe President 86 3 2 with 2 1 2 ferrule for a 6 or 7 weight line. Circa 1949 52. 5 3 4 oz. Gold wraps with green tipping at guides, HK & ferrules, modified cigar grip, screw down locking reel seat with walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Very difficult rod to find in all original unaltered condition, especially since so many Heddons suffered from varnish issues. Excellent original condition.