Gallas, John - Berkshire Olive 7'6 4wt Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods You don't see this model

You don't see this model everyday

The keeper wrap is edged with black

These 300 models are rare enough but to find one in this condition in LHW is even rarer -- this reel belongs in the collection of a serious Bogdan aficionado

built to handle 700 yards of #30 backing and a 12 weight tarpon taper fly line

I met the late Joe Garman up in Canada one autumn and handed it to him to test (Joe was a discriminating bamboo enthusiast as many know)

Gallas, John - Berkshire Olive 7'6 4wt Bamboo Rod Salmon and Steelhead Rods You don't see this modelFor sale here is a John Gallas "Olive" model from his Berkshire series of rods. A 7'6" 2 2 4wt. Serial no. 9257. The rod is in near mint condition with only light handling marks. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately flamed cane with emerald wraps and black tipping. The winding check is tipped in black, green, and gold. Black wraps with green and gold tipping at the ferrules. Ring hook keeper. Classic cigar grip 5 1 2" in length. The