Ron Kusse “Special Tempering” Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" This rod flexes right down

This rod flexes right down to the grip but feels like it would generate excellent line speed

Smooth click drag with a nice amount of stopping power when the drag is fully engaged

What makes this reel unique is the aluminum sandwiched between two layers of hard rubber to form the rims

The reel is in excellent+ condition with only light wear around the rim and a bit on the foot

Ron Kusse “Special Tempering” Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" This rod flexes right downA Ron Kusse Special Tempering bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #3 line. Serial 8656. The rod weighs 2. 9 ounces (not the 2 1 4 ounces listed on the hang tag). Very fast DF action with a large swelled butt. The grip has a bit of use, hand soiling, and some of the snakes have micro brassing inside. Otherwise no sign of use so Ill call it light use to near mint. The node pattern seems to be semi random. The Special Tempering is a very