SKU: 335
A 6'3" Ron Kusse fly rod, his Elfin model, 2-piece, 2-tip built for a #4 line. Serial #0345. The hanging tag has the wight as 1 7/8 oz however my scale has it as 2.5 oz. Medium fast action. It has been lightly used with some soiling to the 4 1/2" medium cigar grip. The impregnated cane is brown toned with dark patches from a hot iron. Nodes are three up and are very grainy typical of belt sanding. Wraps are brown with one heavy coat of rod epoxy. The snake guides appear to be black stainless steel. This rod is outfitted with oxidized and truncated swiss ferrules with a tiny "Kusse" stamp in cartouche on the female ferrule. The slide band reel seat is mahogany with a wood lip meeting the last cork of the grip. There is a reel foot impression on the seat. The nickel silver cap and ring are oxidized and the cap has "the Elfin" in cartouche on the wrap flat and "Ron Kusse, Maker" on the reverse. The light tan bag has a stiffener and a hangtag. Black crackle paint tube with aluminum top and collar. Ferrule fit is good and the rod is straight.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
Shipping |
Item Value
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Cost |
USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.