Thomas and Thomas Custom Paradigm Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'8" Line illustrations by the editor

Line illustrations by the editor

The rod weighs 5 oz

The Magnum Opus is the most sought-after rod made by Kusse and it is said to have taken him 120 to 150 hours to make each one

The reel foot is nickel silver and has been dressed to round the tips for modern reel seats

Carbide stripper and chrome guides with small hoop tip tops

Thomas and Thomas Custom Paradigm Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'8" Line illustrations by the editorA nice Thomas and Thomas Custom Paradigm bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #3146. 4 ounces. Medium fast action. Impregnated model. Used but very good condition with one tiny flaw the tag end of the black edge at the keeper has come loose for about 1 32" of its length. The node pattern is three up and the cane color is a few shades darker than wheatstraw. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. Maroon wraps