Hardy Tarantino #2 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #5

Hardy Tarantino #2 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #5A 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 It was originally made as a one tip rod as the bag only has a provision for one.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.

Comes with a spare spool and the original cases and paperwork

Rod bag with Ron’s hanging tag

Makers" and the T&T logo is engraved on the end cap

Excellent+ condition as can be seen in the photos

The aluminum tube is sanded and the brass top has a white flat insert with the model number stamped in the top and the collar is engraved with "M

The original owners' name is inked on the butt section in the usual place

just above the agate stripping guide

A nice lightweight option here for lines from #6-#8

An Edwards Deluxe fly rod

The grip is 6" long and styled to a heavy cigar which tapers down to the keeper wrap

I'd call it a 6/7 weight

The seat works fine and I had no problem screwing a reel on or getting it off