Chris Raine (Dunsmuir Rod Co) "Upper Sac Special" 8' 2/2 #5/6 Bamboo Rod

Chris Raine (Dunsmuir Rod Co) "Upper Sac Special" 8' 2/2 #5/6 Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Chris Raine "Upper Sac Special" hollowbuilt bamboo rod. 8' 2 2 for a 5 or 6 weight line. Made in 2012. The rod weighs 4 1 4 oz. Excellent plus overall condition. Medium fast dry fly action. Uplocking reel seat. Original bag and labeled tube. A new rod from Chris with a wait time will cost well over $2,000. Don't miss out grabbing this one!

Line capacity WF11+225

There is an interesting article warning anglers to conserve weight (reel and reel seat hardware) behind the casting hand rounding out the initial four

John Gierach - "Fishing Bamboo" Deluxe Limited Edition

Excellent used condition with very minor edge wear that is impossible to photograph

7' 10 1/8" staggered ferrule rod

All wraps remain secure though the female ferrule wraps could use a light varnish overcoat for protection

The full-length smooth foot is made from the same alloy as the reel and is attached with 4 screws

The cane is moderately tempered to a dark amber color with 2x2x2 node spacing

Mid section is wrapped on the reverse facet from the line ups pricks

The vise is capable of rotary action with simple operating mechanics

A nice Ron Kusse fly rod 6'6" 3-piece

there is some light wear to the varnish in the form of scratches and small chips