Ron Kusse Baby Catskill Fly Rod 6’ 2/2 #1 8’5” The rod comes with its

The rod comes with its original bag and tube (the Thomas shield label is likely a replacement)

fiberglass rod in mint condition

This "was" a nice 3 3/8" Hardy Perfect with early check

A very nice Hardy Brass Face wide drum perfect in a rare 4 1/4" size

One reason the FA was a higher grade and more expensive was due to the special metal used for the ferrules and reel seat

Ron Kusse Baby Catskill Fly Rod 6’ 2/2 #1 8’5” The rod comes with itsA Ron Kusse Baby Catskill bamboo fly rod, 6', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #1 line. The hang tag states that this is a prototype with a weight of approximately 1 ounce (my scale has it a touch closer to 1. 5). Mint uncast condition. Slower action. Wheatstraw color cane done in a three up node pattern configuration. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are light yellow with red edges a the keeper, ferrule, and tip tops. A snake guide is used to replace