Chapman Rod Specifications.
“Chess” 9’ 2 piece Trout Fly Rod 1958 – 1970.
Blank specifications. (Six strip construction)
Butt 54” Tip 54”
0″ 0.260 0″ 0.090″
2-1/2″ 0.263 47″ 0.115″
43-1/2″ 0.342″ 54″ 0.240″
54″ 0.362″
Ferrules: Brass suction: 16/64
Handle. Cork handle 13-1/2” with Chapman Chess reel seat and slide band.
Guide sizes. Tip section: Size 0 Hard Chrome tip. snake guides. Sizes 1, 1, 2, 3, 3,
Butt Section: Size 6 stripping guide, Snake guides 4, 4.
Guide Spacing: as above.
Whipping colour: Green