Hosack, R.J. - Model A05, 7'9" 2/2 4wt Bamboo Rod
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For sale here is a Model A05, 7'9" 2/2 4wt from the bench of Bob Hosack. A new rod from the maker, serial #0323. Lightly tempered cane with oxidized guides and high-bridge carbide stripping guide wrapped in transparent gold windings. All sections are straight, full length & serialized, and the tips are wrapped for ease of rotation. Blued Swiss-style ferrules fit perfectly, and the female is fitted with a brass & cork ferrule plug. 5.4" cork grip (in the plastic), up-sliding reel seat over mortised wood spacer. The reel seat hardware is blued & knurled, and the maker's name is stamped on a copper button at the base. A progressive 4wt on the faster side of medium fast. A pleasure to cast and a versatile taper. Bob's introduction to cane rods came in the 1970's at the Jenkins rod shop in Denver, and his experience shines through in this rod. The finishes are superb, and his understanding of rod tapers is evident in the final product. This is a new rod, packaged in a T6061 aluminum tube with machined brass cap and embroidered tube protector.
On the Model A05 series: "These are designed to be quick action rods. They are light in the hand and have very responsive tips. They generate faster line speeds and tighter loops which translates into a more accurate and delicate presentation of the fly in demanding situations. They are a fine "tool" to use when a premium is placed on the presentation of the fly, like when fishing spring creeks, or in any other situation where the fish are finicky, and everything has to be perfect"
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