Gallas, John - 7'3 Parabolic 4wt Bamboo Rod

Gallas, John - 7'3 Parabolic 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a John Gallas 7'3 Parabolic bamboo fly rod, made for a 4 weight line. Model "Parabolic 87". The rod is in excellent+ overall condition, having been fished very sparingly. The rod weighs 3. 4 oz. Size 12 64 ferrules. Varnished flamed shafts have burgundy wraps with accent edges at ferrules and hook keeper. Tip sections are mirrored. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over walnut. Medium fast action. The only signs of use are soiling of

Impregnated model wrapped in brown with a carbide stripper and chrome guides and tip-tops

The Swiss-style ferrules have a pleasing fit

The reel can be changed to RHW for an extra fee of $50

In separate Orvis pouches

Grey enamel coating with a grey agate in perfect condition

Overall the rod is in excellent condition while showing signs of honest use by a fellow Coloradan here in the Rocky Mountains

The first reel shown

This lovely aristocrat from Jim's father (who died in 1914) is amazing in its condition as nothing has been hurt or shortened

The ribbed alloy foot has been thinned on both ends to fit modern reel seats but remains full-length

And they are extremely well-suited for glass or graphite rods as well due to their light weight

but a line size down usually works best

Diameter 2 7/8" and spool width of 3/4"