Taransky, Nick - 8' 6wt Bamboo Rod 11' Made in May of 1955

Made in May of 1955

A 9' 6wt 4 pc

The original cigar grip with thumb indentation has been professionally cleaned by Bob Summers

Comes with original Peerless zippered pouch but it's damaged

only around 400 of these reels were ever made

Taransky, Nick - 8' 6wt Bamboo Rod 11' Made in May of 1955For sale here is a stunning rod from N. A. (Nick) Taransky of Australia. As described by the maker: "A powerful rod, for fishing larger rivers, or lakes. This rod has a swelled butt which gives it authority for making presentations at distances up to a 80 feet or more." Eight feet for a six weight line. Made in 2004. The rod is in excellent and lightly used condition. The rod features moderately flamed cane that accentuates the grain and nodes.