Leland on Royal Wulff Bamboo 770-2 Fly Rod:
The new Lee Wulff Ultimate Bamboo fly rod. This 7 weight 7 ft beauty is an attempt to re-live some of the glory that was this fly rod in Lee Wulff's hands. This year, we have anointed it "bamboo fly rod of the year", and sold our first one within days of its arrival. Here she is with all the bells and whistles: Very unique unflamed Tonkin look is complemented with deep blue silk windings. Hardened chrome snake guides. A cigar cork grip with Nickel Silver uplocking reel seat which is finished nicely with Fiddleback Maple reel seat insert. This rod is meant for big fish and big flies, you know salmon, steelhead. Go head be adventuresome because you know Lee Wulff wouldn't have it any other way! The Lee Wulff Ultimate Bamboo Fly Rod is destined to be a classic.
Specifications:
- Line Size: 7
- Length: 7'0"
- Sections: 2
- Handle: Cigar
- Reel Seat: Cork with uplocking Nickel Silver with Fiddleback Maple
- Action: Crisp Bamboo
Leland on Royal Wulff :
Few names standout in the fly fishing crowd more than Lee Wulff. First and foremost he was the leader in conservation, singlehandedly introducing catch and release. Second, he was the leader in fly fishing with light tackle. He continual pushed the boundaries of what fly fishing tackle of his day could withstand. Few anglers could land an Atlantic Salmon on bamboo fly rod, much less with the size #28 fly ( as per Jack Samson's Biography). Lee Wulff's first and usual his only choice of a fly rod was a bamboo. Today Royal Wulff Products continue in Lee Wulff's desire have conservation first and foremost in minds of fly fishers. They also are giving you the opportunity to push your fly angling techniques' edge a little by offering reproductions of two Lee Wulff Favorite Bamboo fly rods, the 6ft, 5 weight and the 7ft 6weight. We know the bamboo rods are up the challenge, are YOU?
Royal Wulff on Royal Wulff Bamboo 770-2 Fly Rod:
"Designed on Lee Wulff's original tapers, this 2-piece bamboo rod is a beautiful example of the rodmaker's craft. Seven feet long, weighing 4.2 ounces, this medium-fast action 7 weight rod is perfect for trout and salmon angling.
Handmade by a British rodmaker, who also builds our classic 6 foot rod, each rod is hand-crafted from Tonkin cane that is cured, then cut to exacting tolerance, assembled and impregnated for strength and longevity. Accented with deep blue silk wraps on hardened chrome snake guides. It features a cigar grip of premium Portuguese cork, fiddleback maple reel seat with nickel silver fittings and a bronzed nickel silver ferrule. Comes with aluminum rod tube with vented screw-off cap. A collectible classic!"
