Ron Kusse Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 2-Piece The ferrule plug looks to

The ferrule plug looks to be fossilized ivory

I also have a D-block leather case (Hardy style but unmarked as to maker) that fits with this reel perfectly

Young and delivered in March 1958

with a manufacture date of 1991 (the rod also comes with a letter from Gary to the customer)

to have an ever-so-slightly wider slot

Ron Kusse Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 2-Piece The ferrule plug looks toA nice Ron Kusse fly rod 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. Serial #9140. "Mirror tips" model. The hangtag states the weight as 3 7 8 oz however my scale says 4. 8 oz. Mint condition, unused, in an all brass tube. The rod has a fast DF action. It was intended as a showpiece as it has an all walnut grip and reel seat. The walnut grip is neatly sculpted to a slim cigar and matches the wheat straw cane temper color nicely. The bamboo shafts have