Sweetgrass - "Mantra" 7'6" 2/1 #5 Penta Fly Rod 10' Preserves Lines

Preserves Lines

in the early part of the Tom Maxwell era manufacture date

The step ferrules are oxidized and the female ferrule has a tiny roller die stamp of "Kusse" in an oval cartouche

Flamed cane with lighter colored nodes

Slim cigar grip with a butternut spacer

Sweetgrass - "Mantra" 7'6" 2/1 #5 Penta Fly Rod 10' Preserves LinesFor sale here is another great rod from the Booboys at Sweetgrass Rods in Montana. A 7'6" 2 1 5wt pent bamboo rod from their "Mantra" series. Serial no. 16 014. The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. Pristine, moderately tempered cane with transparent deep amber wraps. Black tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. Lighty blued guides. Agate stripping guide. U shaped hook