Thramer, A.J. - Tournament Taper 8'6 4wt Bamboo Rod

Thramer, A.J. - Tournament Taper 8'6 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is an A. J. Thramer bamboo rod. 8'6 3 2 for a 4 weight line. It's one of AJ's Tournament Taper Series rods. Mr. Thramer indicated that this was a limited edition series of rods and that only three were made. It's a true four weight rod but also capable of casting a WF5. Medium action. The ferrules are 16 64 and 10 64 and the fit is excellent. The green wraps are very tasteful given the finish of the bamboo. This rod is 100% original with

with the top three sections and the combo grip

8'6" 3/2 for a 5 weight line

The seat functions as it should and is free of damage

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured burl wood spacer

The fittings

The restoration was performed by the masterful hands of Bob Summers

and a hard anodized Deluxe Saltwater Pedestal Base

with the pocket cap open at the bottom with a cork "mushroom" while the bottom hex of the rod cross section is varnished

For sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum fly reel

with a crisp and smooth action on the medium side of medium-fast

Comes with a Mildrum stripping guide with HSS snake guides for the rest

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat and a walnut spacer