The rods in this series are typically based on those of our Granger Series, or from the unique design requests of each customer. Each rod blank is made from Tonkin bamboo that has been dried and hardened, split into strips, precision planed, and finally glued with URAC 185, giving it highly resistant to water and mildew, yet retaining the casting characteristics of the hide glues originally used. Nickel silver or wood reel seats (wide selection) Silk thread wraps in your choice of colors Hardened steel guides Optional agate and “agateen” stripping guides The standard color is a medium to dark honey with at least three layers of a marine grade spar varnish that makes them virtually impregnable to moisture. $1,595 - $2,500