Graywolf Rods "The Natural" Fiberglass Fly Rod - 8' 5wt 3pc

Graywolf Rods "The Natural" Fiberglass Fly Rod - 8' 5wt 3pcFor sale here is a Graywolf "The Natural" fiberglass rod 8' #5, 3 pieces. Like new condition. Shane is very well known for his superlative rodmaking skills and charges ~$600 for this rod new. Shane's description follows: "The Natural choice for the dry fly fisher. The tapers are full flex, with an amazing recovery speed making this series of rods easy to cast without sacrificing the true feel of fiberglass. The name "The Natural" comes from the

"504" and "2-0" are stamped into the bar attached to the reel foot

The Duronze ferrules are size 16/64 with a pleasing fit

The slide band seat is a lovely walnut burl that steps up to the last cork in a traditional Catskill style

Excellent spring tension

big western rivers where one needs a rod with backbone to throw big bugs into the wind

The rod action is a nice construction

Rod is straight and tight

The varnish on this rod is magnificent with no bag marks or other signs of wear

The brass top is engraved "245GF"  An outer bag with "JS" monogrammed on

A nice copy of this important salmon fishing title from the Flyfisher's Classic Library limited edition publication

1 1/8" wide spool reel has a tiny crank handle with turned rubber grasp and a rim mounted drag

there is some light wear to the varnish in the form of scratches and small chips