Rare vintage J S Sharpe “Eighty Three” 8ft 3” #5/6, 2 pc Split cane Fly Rod+bag

Rare vintage J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen “Eighty Three” 8ft 3” #5/6, 2 piece Split Cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, traditional red whipped snake eyes and a cork handle with down locking alloy reel seat.  Supplied with its original Sharpe’s cloth bag.Condition:* Overall very good vintage condition* Cane is straight with no obvious sets* Cork handle shows signs honest use.* Light cosmetic wear consistent with a rod of this age ( circa 1970 )A classic split cane well balanced trout fly rod ( numbered 1182 100 ) by the renowned Scottish maker J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen for Farlows, thought to be one of a limited run of 100.Un - assembled length 141cm. 633