Tom Moran "La Contessa" Limited Edition Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #5

Tom Moran "La Contessa" Limited Edition Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #5A very nice Tom Moran "La Contessa" limited edition fly rod, 7'3", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 (though I personally might like it slightly better with a #4). Serial #875 1. #1 of the limited edition. 3. 4 ounces. Used but well cared for condition. No casting crack to the ferrule wraps but the grip is well tanned and there is a little bit of corner brassing to the oxidation of the cap. Tom was one of my favorite contemporary makers. This rod

a tournament caster who he felt would try to throw 100 feet of line with it

Professionally framed as shown in dark stained wood with distressed highlights

Wraps are light brown with dark brown edges

Harada rods usually sell very quickly

A few small dings and scuffs but excellent used condition overall

Near mint condition with a tiny amount of brassing to the inner guides being the only sign of use I could find

It has the oft-seen elliptical grip and the black anodized down locking reel seat

The ferrules are also hand engraved

Black side plate

For sale here is a spare spool for a Hardy St

All sections have been used but are in good condition

All in all a very unusual rod configuration – if you are a Payne collector this may be one of the only chances to get your hands on such an unusual model