Heddon #17 “Featherweight” 7-1/2 foot 2 piece, 2 tip rod with 0-3/4F ferrule, i.e., 13/64”. 3.8 oz. The rod has been refinished in correct Heddon black with orange tipping. The guides are lightweight. There is a tiny guide for a hookkeeper. Ferrules are blued. The bag and tube are replacements. Markings read: Heddon/Black Beauty/#17 - 7-1/2’ –0-3/4F. Grip is 5” tapered to the front; reel seat is black pyralin with worn blued fixtures. This rod handles a 5 weight line out to 50 feet, maybe more. It could also manage a 4 weight line. $ 750.00.
Heddon #17 “Featherweight” 7-1/2 foot 2 piece, 2 tip rod with 0-3/4F ferrule, i.e., 13/64”. 3.8 oz. The rod has been refinished in correct Heddon black with orange tipping. The guides are lightweight. There is a tiny guide for a hookkeeper. Ferrules are blued. The bag and tube are replacements. Markings read: Heddon/Black Beauty/#17 - 7-1/2’ –0-3/4F. Grip is 5” tapered to the front; reel seat is black pyralin with worn blued fixtures. This rod handles a 5 weight line out to 50 feet, maybe more. It could also manage a 4 weight line. $ 750.00.
