Kusse, Ron - "Magnum Opus" Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 5wt

Kusse, Ron - "Magnum Opus" Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 5wtFor sale here is a masterpiece from Ron Kusse, from his venerable "Magnum Opus" series of bamboo rods. The Magnum Opus is the most sought after rod made by Kusse and it is said to have taken him 120 to 150 hours to make each one. This one is 7 1 2 feet, three sections with two tips, for a five weight line. The rod features a rattan handle, bright nickel silver cap and slide band reel seat with maker and model stamp, full intermediate wraps, chestnut

The capacity is approximately WF8 plus 100 yards of 20# backing

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8 1/2 feet for a 7 weight line

but is very fishable unlike their earlier 36L models

5 feet in length for a 5 weight line

The “O-ring” drag system was designed by Harry A

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Mario lists this for a #5 line but I could see it fishing well with a #4 as well

This is the 3 5/8" diameter model and boasts a heavy and light drag adjustment

It also comes with the original leather reel case (which has a light stain)

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