Hidenobu Kotake (Bum) A8F Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 6'9" possibly un-fished condition

possibly un-fished condition

The maker's mark and serial number are stamped into the back of the reel sat cap

Mechanically it is also in excellent working condition

Excellent+ used condition with only a few small nicks to the frame

Hidenobu Kotake (Bum) A8F Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 6'9" possibly un-fished conditionA Hidenobu Kotake (Bum Rod) "A8F" model bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #538. The rod weighs 3. 6 ounces. New condition. Medium action. This rod is built in a deformed octagon construction and hollow in the butt and mid. Flamed cane, medium tan color with darker patches. Three up node pattern for the butt and mid section, though the tips depart from this a bit. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are black with small