Ron Kusse Quad Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #5 Marc Aroner good to go

good to go

aluminum tube with the original Howells sticker

Rod is marked "Brandin"

One tip has a cracked node just below the 2nd guide from the bottom and should have a clear wrap to make this tip usable

Swiss style ferrules with a slant knurl sunk into the collar

Ron Kusse Quad Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #5 Marc Aroner good to goA very nice Kusse quad here, mint and unfished. Quad construction in a 2 opposed node pattern with a very fast dry fly action. The grip and reel seat are fashioned from one piece of figured walnut and are fully varnished. The fore part of the medium cigar grip has been "feathered" to configure to the rod blank. Black oxidized cap and ring with the stamp "Ron Kusse, Maker" in the cartouche. Wrapped tan at the guides and brown at the ferrules, keeper,