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A nice Tom Morgan Rodsmiths graphite fly rod, 8'6", 2-piece, 1-tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial number 15-5-02. The rod appears to have been perhaps lawn cast at most, I can't find any indication that it has been fished. Translucent wraps with fine gold tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, female ferrule, and tip-top. Bright guides. The rod has a hook keeper and red agate stripping guide. The length and line as well as the serial number are inked on the blank. Nickel-silver, octagonal front cork check. Western-style grip. Nickel-silver uplocking screwlock reel seat over a mortised and stabilized burl wood spacer. The female ferrule features a nickel silver collar to aid in prevention of a ferrule crack. The rod has a fast dry fly action and weighs 2.9 oz. The bag is made of a satin-like material in a plum color with a black faux suede lining and a paisley piping around the edge. The tube is a heavy octagonal aluminum with a hammer-tone finish also in a plum color. The cap has knurled edges and a brass Tom Morgan Rodsmiths medallion set in the top. The tube is housed in a heavy black felt cover with an adjustable drawstring.