Hardy Tarantino #2 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #5 New Arrival Brushed aluminum

Brushed aluminum

The rod is in excellent original condition though it does have some very light bag burn as well as a few small chips in the varnish

A nice Ari t Hart / Dutch Reels Large Arbor 3 Titanium model fly reel

The individual elements are manufactured of high-strength aluminum

6" grip with a medium cigar profile that has a fairly strong taper to front

Hardy Tarantino #2 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #5 New Arrival Brushed aluminumA rare Hardy "Jon Tarantino #2" model bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 1 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #5 line. Tarantino, of course, was a world champion fly caster during the 1950's through the 1970's. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. It was originally made as a one tip rod as the bag only has a provision for one. The rod has seen some use and restoration. The wraps have been replaced at the ferrules and the bottom guide on the tip.