Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 8'10" Features swiss ferrules

Features swiss ferrules

The serial # is on the wrap flat and "Hunt 49-4" is lettered on the reverse

I see this as the pinnacle of the rod maker's art

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

Maker" stamped between two trim lines

Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 8'10" Features swiss ferrulesA rare Thomas and Thomas "Paradigm" fly rod, 8' 2 piece 2 tip built for a #4 line. Serial #3756. The listed rod weight is 3 1 2 oz according to the data sticker. Medium to medium slow action. Used condition. There is a clear wrap from the tip top down to the top snake guide. Medium caramel colored oven tempered cane in 3 up node configuration. This rod predates the tiger stripe flaming technique. Excellent varnish. Tan wraps with light brown edges,