Ron Kusse “Special Tempering” Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'1" An Orvis SSS fly rod

An Orvis SSS fly rod

Counterbalance and rear cap are nickel silver

No longer in production this reel was part of a limited run of 200 produced by this famed duo

"Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch" on the locking ring

Uplocking reel seat of black anodized aluminum and a beautiful burl wood spacer and butt cap

Ron Kusse “Special Tempering” Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'1" An Orvis SSS fly rodA Ron Kusse Special Tempering bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #3 line. Serial 8656. The rod weighs 2. 9 ounces (not the 2 1 4 ounces listed on the hang tag). Very fast DF action with a large swelled butt. The grip has a bit of use, hand soiling, and some of the snakes have micro brassing inside. Otherwise no sign of use so Ill call it light use to near mint. The node pattern seems to be semi random. The Special Tempering is a very