Limited Time Sale$150.47 cheaper than the new price!!
| Management number | 18223964 | Release Date | 2025/11/30 | List Price | $225.71 | Model Number | 18223964 | ||
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For sale is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved Heddon #17 “Black Beauty” 9-foot split bamboo fly rod, complete with original cloth case, metal tube, and extra tip section. This is a true collector-grade example — handcrafted from premium Tonkin cane, tapered and tempered for the signature Heddon action that made these rods legendary.<br><br>Features & Details:<br> • Model: Heddon #17 “Black Beauty”<br> • Length: 9’ (3-piece with extra tip — total 4 pieces)<br> • Material: Split bamboo, handmade and hand-tapered<br> • Finish: Classic browntone with black wraps<br> • Original cloth case with manufacturer labels intact<br> • Original aluminum tube with cap<br> • Made in USA, mid-20th century production<br><br>Condition:<br>This rod is in amazing condition for its age — finish is glossy, wraps are tight, ferrules fit snug, cork grip is clean and well-preserved. Extra tip section shows equal care. No repairs or modifications noted. Stored properly for decades.
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