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Premium Tonkin bamboo hexagon construction with ultra-heavy taper (0.076"→0.414") engineered for tuna/sailfish battles
Progressive wall thickening (last 25" +0.085") creates extra-fast action for high-line-speed casting and instant hook sets
18% nickel silver ferrules pass 500hr salt spray testing, ensuring corrosion resistance in marine environments
Water-based varnish finish with dark agate guides spaced using CFD-optimized aerodynamic layout
Customizable guide wraps (navy/emerald) and reel seat options (ebony/purpleheart) available
The Hardy Special taper bamboo fly rod is engineered for pelagic giants. Its 9wt ultra-heavy taper features a radical diameter progression from 0.076" at tip to 0.414" at butt, reinforced by 0.085" progressive wall thickening in the final 25" for unmatched lifting power. The six-strip Tonkin bamboo blank undergoes 72hr thermoforming, paired with military-grade 18% nickel silver ferrules that withstand 60lb-class bursts. Brazilian dark agate guides are positioned using computational fluid dynamics to minimize air resistance when casting large streamers. The African ebony reel seat receives triple hand-polishing for mirror finish. Water-based varnish coating passes ASTM B117 salt spray standards for tropical durability. Ideal for deploying #12-16 streamers over coral reefs or battling giant tarpon in tidal deltas.
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