Ron Kusse “Special Tempering” Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'1" The collared swiss style ferrules

The collared swiss style ferrules are polished and the female has no small logo stamp

Uplocking reel seat of black anodized aluminum and a beautiful burl wood spacer and butt cap

An Orvis SSS fly rod

appears complete

Ron Kusse “Special Tempering” Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'1" The collared swiss style ferrulesA 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