Mike Montagne 8'7" 2/2 #7/8 R-Quad Fly Rod Gary Siemer Black and gold anodized finish

Black and gold anodized finish for 5-7 weight lines

Classic Spey for 9-10 weight lines

Transparent cinnamon colored wraps with black tipping at the winding check

As you can see from Howell's note to his friend

Please note: this rod has been refinished using a modern dip and wrap over technique

Mike Montagne 8'7" 2/2 #7/8 R-Quad Fly Rod Gary Siemer Black and gold anodized finishFor sale here is a very scarce hollow built rectangular quadrate rod made by Mike Montagne. 8'7" with two sections and two tips. Made for a 7 or 8 weight line. Brilliantly executed by this bamboo rod maker who enjoys quite the cult following owing to his unique and highly engineered rod designs. All sections are full length and straight. The rod weighs 6 oz. Unlike most of Montagne's rods, this one exhibits medium fast action rather than extremely