Ron Kusse "Elfin" Model - 6'3 2/2 4wt Bamboo Rod

Ron Kusse "Elfin" Model - 6'3 2/2 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is an "Elfin" Model bamboo rod by Ron Kusse 6 feet 3 inches, two section rod with two tips for a 4 weight line. Made in 2003. Excellent+ condition. Crisp dry fly action. Mottle flamed and impregnated cane. Blued nickel silver truncated ferrules. Wrapped in dark brown silks. Short and highly tapered cork grip 4 1 2" long with nine 1 2" rings. Blued nickel silver slide band and stamped pocket cap reel seat with nicely burled spacer and

There are a few nicks here and there from honest use but nothing troublesome

Palmer Baker

The reel is loaded with Cortland 555 WF7F Rocket line and backing

Likely made in the 1930's

Lovely varnish work

and I can think of few kinds of fishing less enjoyable than that

Orvis rods usually do best with a line size or two down

The script (95% retained in the restoration)

Simroe--Maker" is lettered 3 flats right

when applied

The cap and ring seat is flawlessly varnished walnut

Some backing is still wound on the spool