John Gallas "Parabolic 93" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 New Arrival a frost-like type of anodizing

a frost-like type of anodizing in several color choices

The reel seat is all cork and slightly flatted with a nickel silver ring and formed pocket cap

The other tip section is without issue

Fritz Gerds

The grip has been cleaned leaving a bit of roughness

John Gallas "Parabolic 93" Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 New Arrival a frost-like type of anodizingA John Gallas "Parabolic 93" model bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #1606. The rod weighs 4 ounces. Mint condition. Semi full flexing action. Light flamed cane with two opposed nodes set in a spiral pattern. Excellent varnish. Brown main wraps with a dark blue edge at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. An extra edge of gold and red at the keeper and male ferrules. The stripping guide is an agate with an oxidized