BF305 South Creek Ltd.  8'6",  3/2 The Special Taper rods were originally designed in conjunction with outdoor writer John Gierach and writer/fly tier A.K.Best. Maker Mike Clark. 5 weight line has quick "tippy" action that handles distance casting well. Wraps are dark brown silk with gold tipping. Nickel silver ferrules. Down locking nickel silver reel seat with burled rosewood insert. Half wells cork grip fabricated from 1/4 inch rings. Flamed blanks. Agate stripper. Why wait for 4 years for Mike to craft a rod for you when you can buy this one now? Includes original cloth bag and tube with brass fittings. This was the 4th rod Mike crafted in 2000. Easily removed are the original owner's initials engraved on the butt cap. This rod is in excellent plus condition and has been gently fished.