Kushner, Morris -- "Exelereme" Bamboo Rod - 8'7 9wt

Kushner, Morris -- "Exelereme" Bamboo Rod - 8'7 9wtFor sale here is a very rare Morris Kushner "Exelereme" bamboo rod 8 feet 7 inches, two sections and one tip, for a 9 or 10 weight line. Kushner rods are very scarce as he made less than 200 rods (most people say ~100) in his Michigan shop from the early 1950's until his death in 1973. Kushner was a Russian immigrant who had a metal working operation not far from the Paul Young Rod Co. shop. He built all of his own rod making equipment. Bob Summers

Also included with the sale are the original suede cases for both reels that are embossed with the anniversary reel designation

70 clips with a small selection of flies

The rod features an unsanded translucent honey-colored blank with matching wraps and fine black tipping

Excellent varnish with no scratches or scuffs or hook digs

with celebration set #48 on each of the three sections (butt and two tips)

The cigar grip measures 5 7/8" with mild soiling

2:1 multiplier

194 at male

The completely waterproof drag system benefits from a pronounced 'click' that signals “fish on” through your ears into your every vein

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It appears to be Bob Summer's handwriting on shaft

For sale here is a handcrafted leather reel case by Annie Margarita - "Daily Limit"