Massimo Tirocchi bamboo rod 7'5" 2/2 #3 Gary Siemer one of Mario's specialties

one of Mario's specialties

The plastic is still on the grip and the guides have no sign of any brassing

The Special stamp remains clean and bold free of any defect

James Hardy was the last member of the Hardy dynasty to work for the company that his grandfather had founded

screw-off oil cap

Massimo Tirocchi bamboo rod 7'5" 2/2 #3 Gary Siemer one of Mario's specialtiesFor sale here is a 7'5" #3 2 2 bamboo rod made by Massimo Tirocchi of Italy. This rod is called Origin. It's a 7'5" for line weight #3 which, in terms of action, recalls the medium action of the classic Bamboo Rod despite its touch of modernity guaranteed by its progressive taper action that results in an unexpectedly delicate power and smoothness. Sweet at the mid to long distances and throws a nice tight loop. The grip of the rod is made with Birch