Tom Moran "La Contessa" Limited Edition Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #5 3-piece A nice Charlton Mako Reel

A nice Charlton Mako Reel Model 9550 with the 8/10 spool

Blued nickel silver ferrules

Built in 1959

75" / Inner spool width 0

Scandi or long belly) 400-650 grains

Tom Moran "La Contessa" Limited Edition Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #5 3-piece A nice Charlton Mako ReelA very nice Tom Moran "La Contessa" limited edition fly rod, 7'3", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 (though I personally might like it slightly better with a #4). Serial #875 1. #1 of the limited edition. 3. 4 ounces. Used but well cared for condition. No casting crack to the ferrule wraps but the grip is well tanned and there is a little bit of corner brassing to the oxidation of the cap. Tom was one of my favorite contemporary makers. This rod