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The Booboys at Sweetgrass Rods are pleased to present the Sweetgrass Mantra Series of bamboo fly rods.
These 1-tip rods represent an unparalleled value in bamboo rods. With the same taper as our regular, Sweetgrass Series, the Mantra rods will delight with the same action you would expect from a Sweetgrass bamboo fly rod. And at half the price, it’s a bargain in artisanal craftsmanship. Click Here to See A Current List Of Mantra Rods Available Within Approximately Two Weeks of Today’s Date (Feburary 13, 2012)
Sweetgrass Series vs. Mantra Series: A Comparison
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Feature
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Sweetgrass Series
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Mantra Series
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Taper
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Glenn Brackett and Jerry Kustich tapers
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Same as Sweetgrass Series
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Reel Seat Hardware
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Nickel-silver, polished
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Black aluminum
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Customization permitted
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You choose:
- Rod length
- Line weight
- Grip style
- Reel seat style (uplock, downlock, slide band)
- Number of pieces (2 or 3)
- Configuration: hex, pent, quad
- Wood for reel seat spacer
- Inscription
- All Sweetgrass Series bamboo fly rods come with 2 tips
- Additional customization available for a $200 fee to be donated to either the local Trout Unlimited chapter (www.lctu.org) or the Twin Bridges Day Care.
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- We will publish a list of available fly rods on the website.
- Customization is not possible beyond choosing from the available supply.
- We anticipate having a variety of configurations, mostly in two-piece rods.
- All Mantra bamboo fly rods come with 1 tip only
- All rods will have downlocking hardware.
- Wrap color differs from Sweetgrass Series.
- We can build one to order in about 3 months--sometimes less.
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Price 2-piece Rod
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$2000
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$995
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Price 3-piece Rod
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$2500
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$1250
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Wait time
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Approximately 9 months for new orders; your place on “the list” entitles you to up to two rods.
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Generally, the rods we publish on the website will be available for shipping within two weeks.
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Guides
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Snake
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Snake
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Stripping Guide
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Agate
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Carballoy
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Winding Check
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Bamboo
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Marbled Resin
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Hook Keeper
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Sterling silver hand crafted locally
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Black steel
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Ferrules
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Hand fitted nickel-silver
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Same as Sweetgrass series
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Shipping Tube & Sock
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- Powder coated aluminum tube, large enough for 2 rods, with polished aluminum, engraved end caps.
- Cloth sock is embroidered with SR and lid and slots are angled for easy rod access.
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- Single aluminum tube of our choice, not engraved.
- Cloth sock of same material as Sweetgrass Series, but not embroidered and lid/slots are straight.
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Warranty
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Warranteed against workmanship deficiencies
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Same as Sweetgrass series
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