Sweetgrass Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #5 Penta

Sweetgrass Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #5 PentaFor sale here is a Sweetgrass bamboo rod in like new condition 8'3 2 2 5wt. Five sided rod. Bright hardware, downlocking reel seat over gorgeous wood spacer, brillianly colored agate stripper, weighs 4 1 8 oz. Nice and powerful full working action. Original bag and tube. Hand crafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, their rods carry an unconditional warranty and will be around long after the builders have passed to the great waters on the other side.

Very strong fast action rod suited for strong fish and big flies

Though rarely seen on classic American rods

One of the foot screws on the backplate appears to have a different patina than the others

as it was the pinnacle of technological advancement in its day

Classic fixed click/pawl operation

The rod is in mint condition having only been lawn cast

Comes with wooden ferrule protectors

and the "Tarpon" - one of only 20 sets that Joe produced

The tube is housed in a heavy black cotton cover with an adjustable drawstring and piping at the bottom to match the rod bag

Early style mortised swamp maple reel seat with the wooden lip up to the edge of the rear cork

Made in 2009 with Dickerson's equipment

Western-style grip with soiling that can be cleaned with simple soap and water