N. A. Taransky Bamboo Rods

 When Nick Taransky first contacted me about his rods, I was impressed enough by his top quality work to want to present him with the ultimate challenge. "Can you build me a FAST action three-weight?" 'No problem’, he said. “In an 8 foot three-piece rod?" 'Sure!'  Hah! I thought. I've never seen a TRULY FAST, dry fly action, 3 weight in a 3-piece eight footer from anybody! Plenty of medium and slow action rods around, but never a classic dry fly type action! Especially in my favorite configuration, three-piece! In my opinion, just about the perfect small fly dry fly rod. 

Well! He went and just DID it! This rod is all I'd hoped for, actually more!. It is fast and responsive, throws a DT3 line with a 12" loop, exactly where you aimed it! Feels as good as 20 feet as is does at 60 feet AND weighs LESS than 4 ounces. I am thrilled to introduce this newly discovered master builder to my customers and friends.

The Monaro Series  represents Nick's Best Quality rod. These rods are built from a single culm of bamboo with MIRROR tips. The second tip is identified with a second trim wrap at the tip-top. The bamboo is flamed to a Dark Golden Honey color with contrasting light color nodes and finished with traditional gloss varnish.  Hardware consists of Nickel Silver ferrules and reel seat components with hand finished Hardwood reel spacers. The ferrules are over-bound with silk matching the cane color, and protected by a machine turned ferrule plug.

The grip is the classic tapered Cigar with a slight recess to accommodate the heel of the hand. Rods up to 7’6” (and the 8 foot- 3-weight) are fitted with a down-locking cap and ring seat. Rods above 7’6” have a threaded up-locking reel seat. The stripping guide is AGATE plus Snake Brand guides wrapped with Goldenrod Silk. Fitted with a beautifully figured Mallee Burl wood seat with bright N/S Cap & Ring hardware and a classic Cigar shape grip. The ferrules are beautifully thread wrapped and fitted with Bamboo Ferrule Plugs, (Metal on the Presentation Grade). The Monaro Deluxe rod is fitted to a handmade KANGAROO or COWHIDE leather rod case and poplin cotton rod bag.  The current wait for one of these fine rods is approximately 6 to 8 months right now, but I expect that to increase after this introduction.

The Standard Monaro Series comes in an aluminum rod case and cotton poplin rod bag.

The Monaro Deluxe is fitted to a hand-crafted Kangaroo Leather Rod Case and cloth bag.

The Presentation Grade Monaro Series is available in leather case only with incredible gun style hand engraving on the ferrules and metal parts and hand cut Mayflies in various stages of development and a trout on the butt cap. Rods with fully engraved metal parts usually adds about $750 to the price. These rods surpass anything you've seen lately. 

N. A. Taransky MONARO Rod Models 

6’8”  #3.  This is a classic F.E. Thomas taper. With very fine tips and a swelled butt. A lovely rod for small streams and small fish. Medium Dry fly action for presentation casting up to 30-40 feet. Two piece only.

 6'9" #4/5/6 "Monaro 45"
A very fast dry fly action 4/5 weight, which can also handle a DT 6 weight. Suited to sight casting for cruising fish to distances of 60 feet and beyond. Don't let the size fool you. This rod is built for big trout, and has loads of power in the butt, both for long distance presentations and playing fish

7’0”  #4/5.  Payne 98 tapers. A classic taper from one of the masters of American rodmaking. A smooth medium-fast dry fly action with fine tips and a gentle swell in the butt. Presentation casting up to 40-50 feet. Two piece only.

7’3”  #4/5.  This is a medium taper, modified from the Paul Young “Driggs River Special”. A very versatile rod, able to cast a short line with accuracy and delicacy, while still having the power to cover fish at distances of 40-50 feet. A nice taper for dry fly fishing, but with a supple action also well suited for nymphing or fishing small wets. Three piece only. 

7’6” #5.  Payne 101. A classic Payne taper with a tip which will deliver long, fine tippets accurately, and a swelled butt, giving the rod a smooth, powerful presentation at distances over 50-60 feet. Suited to dry or wet fly with a DT5 line. Three piece only. 

8’0”  #3.  A silky 3 weight with fine tips for those wanting a longer, lighter rod. The generously swelled butt moves most of the rod action into the top half, meaning that the rod retains a progressive feel uncommon in a rod of this length. A true dry fly action for presentation casting up to 40-50 feet. Three piece only. 

8’0”  #6. Gillum.  A powerful rod, for fishing larger rivers, or lakes. This rod has a swelled butt which gives it authority for making presentations at distances up to 80 feet or more. Three piece only. 

PRICES 

Monaro Standard (aluminum case)           Two piece  - $1995          Three piece - $2195

Monaro Deluxe (Kangaroo, Emu or Cowhide Case)        Two piece - $2295       Three piece - $2495

Visit Nick Taransky's web site at http://www.taranskybamboo.com.au/

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