Tom Moran Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5

Tom Moran Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5A nice Tom Moran fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. 4. 9 ounces. Serial #965 11. Near mint condition. There is a cosmetic casting crack at the butt female wrap, though I can find no other signs of use. Very straight and with excellent ferrule fits. Medium fast action. Flamed cane with light, very small pressed nodes in a three up configuration. Very superior, high quality varnish. The main wraps are a very light tan and with one turn of

4 1/4" diameter with Hardy's 1896 check

Cigar grip 5 1/2" in length with a slight wells taper at the rear

the rod's actual weight is 4

Dimensions are 6" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

The drag knob features a "click-ball mechanism" for its different settings

made in the 1960s by John Shaw

The rod features the handsome mottle-flamed cane Paul Young is so well known for with bronze-colored wraps and blued guides and ferrules

Very tight reel mechanically

which is 8'6" 3/2 for a 6 weight line

30" engraved as well as the drag adjuster knob

No front cork check as there is a very short wrap at the front of the grip

Book Condition: Used: Very Good