Kushner, Morris -- 6' 2/2 4wt Bamboo Rod

Kushner, Morris -- 6' 2/2 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a very rare Morris Kushner bamboo rod 6 feet, 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Classic "Midge" model. Very strong rod for its size! Excellent+ and all original condition. Parabolic and very powerful medium fast action. Kushner rods are very scarce as he made less than 200 rods (some 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

otherwise the reel is mint

Adjustable caliper check

The only reason for not being considered mint are a few very fine marks in the finish near the script

Frame width is 1 5/16"

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Round II trout fly reel in near mint condition

Mechanically it's in excellent working condition

The box closes squarely and securely though the double hook salmon flies currently in the box prevent this as they are too large

Payne Rod Company from the 1970s complete with price list

Shows signs of light use

Cigar grip 6 1/2" in length with moderate soiling

It is possible the reel was purchased at the same time

The reel descended through the owner's family for 3 generations and is made available now for the first time