7’ 6” # 5 line rod was built about 1970 It is in excellent fishable condition Straight & ferrules fit good Frank was not know for his cosmedic work there are a few glue lines He was a good fisherman which shows in the design of this Taper Its a casting machine I have been lawn casting it and like it with aWF. 5 My research shows he made about 200 rods this is a nice piece of American fly fishing & rod making history to use & collect