Everett Garrison 206 Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 7'5" A straight tapered reverse half-wells

A straight tapered reverse half-wells grip measuring 6 1/2" in length with a protective layer of plastic over the cork

There is also filler in the natural voids throughout the grip

1879 patent on the drag adjustment disc under the handle

Now for the bad news

John Gierach makes the argument for the 7'9" 5wt for the perfect trout rod in several of his books

Everett Garrison 206 Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 7'5" A straight tapered reverse half-wellsAn excellent Everett Garrison 206 fly rod, 7'9" 2 piece, 2 tip built for a #5 line. Lettered D 79 1 and weighing 3. 45 ounces. Originally built for "Jas B Peeso" circa 1935 and sold to the current owner by Marty Keane. The soft varnish was removed and the rod re conditioned by John Bradford in February of 1994. Honey main wraps, brown at the ferrules and keeper. Olive wrap at tip top on one tip and brown on the other. High arch snakes guides.