Lyle Dickerson 8014 Guide Presentation Rod 8' 2/2 #6

VFT2917


For sale here is a very special rod. 8' 2/2 Lyle Dickerson 8014 Guide Presentation Rod. Ordered in December 1950 and delivered in 1951. 4 1/2 oz. for a 6 line. One of Dickerson's truly amazing casting rods. This presentation rod is neatly inscribed in Dickerson’s compact script, “To Jack Ferentz- From The Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union / Detroit Local Joint Executive Board A.F. of L.” Standard Dickerson brown wraps with black tipping. Reverse half wells grip with down-locking reel seat and walnut spacer. Single piece loop style hook keeper. Original bag and tube. Sparkling throughout & perhaps the best original condition Dickerson in existence with provenance from Lang's unbelievable single collection auction held in January 2004. Also includes a photocopy of the original rod order details from Dickerson's Ledger.

Shipping Information
We ship at cost to the buyer and in the majority of cases do so via UPS with full insurance and signature. There are cheaper options but our experience has been that you get what you pay for and that it's not worth taking risks when shipping what are often one-of-a-kind items. Your shipping estimate will be calculated at checkout and if you have any questions please contact us. Please note the buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or fees that may levied. Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible.
Other Terms
Unless otherwise noted, all items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days upon receipt. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.