Kushner, Morris -- 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod

Kushner, Morris -- 8' 5wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a very rare Morris Kushner bamboo rod 8 feet, two sections and one tip, for a 5 weight line. Kushner rods are very scarce as he made less than 200 rods (most people say ~100) in his Michigan shop from the early 1950's until his death in 1973. Kushner was a Russian immigrant who had a metal working operation not far from the Paul Young Rod Co. shop. He built all of his own rod making equipment. Bob Summers eventually acquired his

Model 150 specs:

Rated for line weights 5-7

This rod has been authenticated by Craig Lynch and Glenn Brackett as absolutely original

Printed in 1965

even the early check spring seems fine and would be a nice addition to your parts inventory

For sale here is a classic Dickerson taper rod built by Ron Barch of Alder Creek Rods

"Land of Little Rivers" by Austin McK

First flat: 8' - 4 oz

This rod appears to be a late-era Gillum rod due to the serial number of 1-982

Includes original grey Abel pouch and backing

Darkly tempered cane with transparent caramel wraps

First flat: Lloyd Lawson - Dearborn - July 1954