Tufts and Batson Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 5wt

Tufts and Batson Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 5wtHere is the latest from the team of Amelia Tufts and Gabe Batson, an 8' 3 2 5wt bamboo rod. Mint condition. Amelia and Gabe are cranking out some seriously stunning fly rods. The casting ability of the rods and attention to detail that they put into each rod is tremendous! This latest creation has a beautiful red agate stripper, oxidized guides, bright nickel silver hardware, and a downlocking reel seat over a stunning Holly wood spacer that resembles

Salmon/Steelhead to Tarpon or Billfish

The rod features darkly tempered cane with transparent caramel wraps and bright guides

Complete with an Orvis zippered leather/canvas pouch

Excellent+++ overall condition with a few minor handling marks over the years in addition to some minor marks on the reel foot

Includes the original suede Sage case

Leonard die stamp on cap

the last of the Hardy family to be involved with the company

For sale here is an E

with a softer action for a DT2 or WF3 line

a very fine rod from a master craftsman

The rod remains in excellent plus condition

uncast condition