Elder, Curt - 7'10" 2/2 5wt Hollow Built Bamboo Rod

For sale here is a 7'10" 2 piece / 2-tip 5wt hollow built bamboo rod from the bench of Curt Elder. A new rod from the maker, this is Curt's hollow version of his Kishacoquillas taper. Featuring medium flamed cane with 3x3 nodes,  oxidized snake guides and red agate stripping guide. Wraps are transparent with oxblood tipping. All sections are straight, full length & serialized (#61891), and the ferrules fit perfectly. The female ferrule it fitted with a NS and walnut ferrule plug. Strap & ring hook keeper, 6" cork grip (bright & fresh) and up-locking reel seat over claro walnut spacer. The reel seat hardware is blued and the collar is adorned with the maker's stamp. Marked 4.2oz on the tube, but my scale reads closer to 4.35oz. A crisp and powerful 5wt, on the faster side of medium fast. This is a progressive action rod, based on a calculated Garrison taper. A smooth and accurate caster with impeccable finishes. Sold in the original bag and tube with heavy brass hardware and maker's data label affixed.