[ SOLD ] 0351: Montague, Rapidan, Varnished 6-strip bamboo fly rod. 8-1/2', 3/2 for #6 line. Screw down locking reel seat with black Tenite spacer and chrome butt cap. Very good 6" half-Wells solid cork-ring grip. Heavy walled chrome ferrules with rolled welts are wrapped over. Black, hardened steel snake guides and tops. Blackened chrome stripper guide, 'Perfection' loop tip tops. Lemon wraps sans tipping, and widely spaced, decorative, Purple intermediates. Wound through 'Strap & Ring' hook keeper. Original cloth sleeve. A quality storage case is available.
This high grade Montague Rapidan fly rod has been rehabilitated with new wraps and UV resistant Spar varnish. All joints are full length, and straight. The bamboo is medium brown, lightly flamed, Tonkin cane and is beautiful. All chrome ferrules are crack free and fit well.
This one could hold some 'Montague' collector interest. The hardware is bright chrome. The new UV resistant spar varnish will protexct the rod for years to come. The wraps are all new, and duplicate the original color scheme and pattern. The rod has widely spaced intermediate windings that are more decorative than functional. The 100% full 'Montague' decal identifies the rod as a 'Rapidan' model.
This is a very clean and capable example of the popular 'Montague Rapidan' fly rod model. Ferrule are size 17 & 11. Looking near new, it is in excellent refinished condition. $