Weiler, Art - Garrison Model 209EX 7'9 5/6wt Bamboo Rod Gary Howells The action is quite fast

The action is quite fast and with a good deal of backbone for its size

Comes in original box and blue zippered reel case with papers

although there are tiny marks on the edges from having been mounted on a reel seat

Western-style grip is lightly soiled but free of chips or hook gouges

3 1/4" diameter reel set up for left hand wind

Weiler, Art - Garrison Model 209EX 7'9 5/6wt Bamboo Rod Gary Howells The action is quite fastFor sale here is a Garrison Model 209EX bamboo rod built by Art Weiler of Pennsylvania. 7'9" 3 2 for a 5 or 6 line. A very nice reproduction of an extremely popular and classic taper. The rod has been fished but remains in excellent plus condition. One tip has a very slight fishing set. Blonde cane with transparent gold wraps. Chestnut brown at the ferrules and winding check. Red tipping on one tip top, green on the other. Blued guides. Garrison style