Kushner, Morris - "Exelereme" Bamboo Rod - 9' 6wt

Kushner, Morris - "Exelereme" Bamboo Rod - 9' 6wtFor sale here is a very rare Morris Kushner "Exelereme" bamboo rod 9 feet, three sections and two tips, for a 6 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

Some natural tarnish on the brass also exists as can be seen on the majority of these limited edition reels

The rod has a luxurious appearance without being to audacious or showy

Reel has been fished

- Drag Adjustment - The frame-side drag adjustment knob is buttery smooth and infinitely adjustable

Note: Please pardon the inferior photographs on this listing

A couple of tiny rim scuffs are the only use marks

Some very minor use prevents the reel from being called mint

The gaff would make for a great conversation/display piece

Comes with original cordura reel pouch

nickel silver reel seat and butt cap with logo

the rod was made for John Knowles

Wood and cork ferrule plugs