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Saturday, June 19, 2010

LeoRod - 2/1 7'6" #4 - Singapore Rod Maker

Rod: LeoRod

Maker: Singaporean Bamboo Rod Maker Uncle Charlie Wong

Model: Garrison 209

Serial Number: LeoRod 2007-003

Owner's Markings: "Billy Teo"

Length: 7' 6"

Line Weight: #4 weight

Sections: 2 Piece 1 Tips

Taper: Garrison 209

Action: Medium-Fast

Reel Seat: Wood

Handle: Reversed Half G-Wells - Cork

Ferrule: Nickel Silver

Guides: Piano Wire

Stripping Guide: Agate Stripping Guide

Wraps: Purple

Comments:

Powerful #4 weight rod. I normally overline it with a #5 weight fly line so that I can cast the bigger, heavier flies better.

Uncle Wong is the first Singaporean to make a bamboo fly rod right here in Singapore. Until now, perhaps he is the One-And-Only bamboo fly rod maker in Singapore. CY will be the other bamboo fly rod maker soon.



Charlie Wong Bamboo Rod











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