For sale here is a Jim Hidy hollowbuilt bamboo rod. Eight feet six inches in length, three sections with two tips, designed for use with a DT5 line. The action is erring toward the medium side of medium fast action. Near mint+ condition, having only been lawn cast a few times. The rod weighs 3.95 oz.

Jim's rods are hand planed, hollow built into the tips, and exhibit some of the best cane work of any rod being made today. Jim's tapers have been tested and tweaked over the years as he states, "in laboratory conditions" at the casting ponds of the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club. He hand turns his high-quality hardware fittings. His tapers and resulting rod actions are amongst the most coveted by fishermen worldwide. 

In Jim's words........

My rods are primarily progressive tapers with moderate actions, making them suitable for both wet and dry style fishing. The lower and middle sections start to function early in lengthening the line while allowing for a very powerful cast. This makes for a rod that is fun and effective to fish in close, yet able to deliver long casts with ease. Coupled with a process of hollow building well into the upper part of the rod, the result is a combination of lightness, quicker recovery (dampening) and pleasure of fishing.

A new Hidy 3 piece trout rod is $3750 with a multi-year wait. We are pricing this one at $3750 without the wait.

Mr. Hidy's rods are rarely seen on the secondary market. Don't miss out on this one!