Sweetgrass - "Mantra" 7'6" 2/1 #5 Penta Fly Rod 8'10" This copy is in mint

This copy is in mint condition

As the years passed I found that I was favoring shorter and shorter rods

The spool is 50 yards

I don't often admit to professional jealousy but this is the best rod I have ever seen from a maker who recently passed from the scene

Dual sliding ring reel seat

Sweetgrass - "Mantra" 7'6" 2/1 #5 Penta Fly Rod 8'10" This copy is in mintFor sale here is another great rod from the Booboys at Sweetgrass Rods in Montana. A 7'6" 2 1 5wt pent bamboo rod from their "Mantra" series. Serial no. 16 014. The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. Pristine, moderately tempered cane with transparent deep amber wraps. Black tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. Lighty blued guides. Agate stripping guide. U shaped hook