A Heddon “De Luxe President” bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3-piece, 2-tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. The rod weighs 5.3 ounces. Both tips are short at the ferrule and the grip has been cleaned. One of the snake guides on the mid needs a bit of attention. Fast action rod. Aside from the "in-camp" repairs to the tips, the rod is in very good condition. As a rare Heddon model, this rod ought to be restored. Dark chestnut-stained ammonia tempered cane. Gold wraps with black strippers and snake guides. The ferrule fits are good and are oxidized or painted black. The rod has a large swell and a large black anodized check with a gold band in the middle. The grip is a generous 7" long and shaped to a large cigar. The downlock seat is a large plastic threaded barrel with a nickel silver nut and paired up pocket slide, a walnut spacer and a long 1 1/4" nickel silver band with a soldered pocket cap. The bottom cap is plastic. The rod comes with the original Heddon bag and tube.