For sale here we have a beautiful Mike McFarland "Tailwind" - 9' 4wt 4pc graphite fly rod. Serial no. 0317. The rod is in mint condition. and features an unsanded natural graphite blank with burgundy wraps and gray tipping at the ferrules. The sleeve over ferrules fit perfectly. Silver witness marks for easy alignment. Handsome E.C. Powell-style grip 6 1/2" in length. Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a wood spacer.

From Seele's [old] website:

"The Tailwind Series is what every rod company claims to have; a fast action rod with soul. The Tailwind is a fast action rod, but with a highly refined taper that increases line feel, sensitivity, and power. Built with our exclusive TruTech system and a more aggressive version of our Fast Full Flex taper design, these rods are super smooth and responsive with amazing lightness and quick recovery. We placed additional power in key areas of the rod allowing it to handle bigger water and longer lines, while still loading easily with only a few feet of line out of the tip. Like all Seele rods, the Tailwind has a tremendous amount of line feel. This not only makes these rods fun to cast but also helps you make the perfect cast more easily. If you prefer a fast, powerful rod with a lot of feel that throws a long line with very little effort, this is your rod. Fish one on your next trip and cast like you have a Tailwind!"