Tufts and Batson Bamboo Rod - 8' 3/2 5wt Salmon and Steelhead Rods A 6'3" Ron Kusse fly

A 6'3" Ron Kusse fly rod

the ferrule and stripping guide have been re-wrapped

Gold anodized bottom cap with various Hardy stamps

Similar to Joe's Deluxe reel but made with polished aluminum rings instead of stainless steel

Sculpted nickel silver hexagonal winding check

Tufts and Batson Bamboo Rod - 8' 3/2 5wt Salmon and Steelhead Rods A 6'3" Ron Kusse flyHere is the latest from the team of Amelia Tufts and Gabe Batson, an 8' 3 2 5wt and man is it a beauty. This Sweet Home Oregon couple live right on the Santiam River and test cast and hone every taper they make. Both are expert casters, know what they want from their rods and they also know what they want them to look like, stunning. This rod is one that will handle large fish and has some backbone. It casts great at all distances. The attention to