Mike Montagne 8' 2/2 #5 R-Quad Fly Rod

Mike Montagne 8' 2/2 #5 R-Quad Fly RodFor sale here is a stunning hollow built Mike Montagne rectangular quadrate 8' 2 2 5wt bamboo rod. The rod is in mint condition. All sections are arrow straight. The rod is brilliantly executed by this bamboo rod maker who enjoys quite the cult following owing to his unique and highly engineered rod designs. The rod features straw colored cane of exceptional quality with transparent honey wraps; black wraps with honey tipping at the winding check,

Medium to faster action

7' 3-piece 2-tip for a #5 line

This reel incorporates Joe's unique coloring process that he developed to give the reel its bronzed/antiqued patina

Don't miss out added to this unique Young rod to your collection

15 cork cigar shaped front grip

Medium slow action for a 5 wt

The reel has a white colored line with backing mounted on it (judging by size this could be a #7 or #8 line)

One of the earlier runs of Hardy's re-issue of the classic Bougle

and a tiny amount of brassing to the oxidation of the butt cap edge are the only signs of use

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised walnut spacer

Red witness dots for easy set-up

The action is slower than modern graphite allowing for the utmost finesse and delicacy while retaining the speed and power inherent to graphite