FE Thomas Mahogany Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7' Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer with a blued nickel silver butt cap

by Dutch" is inked on the inside

Guides are high arch

this reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy of England

The spool width is approximately 3/4"

FE Thomas Mahogany Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7' Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatA scarce FE Thomas Mahogany bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built what feels like a #5 in the old wet fly style action. Serial #3 stamped on the butt cap. 4. 1 ounces. This is an early rod dating to 1913. Fair condition due to a repair wrap on the upper mid section and considerable bag impression on all the sections. The rod is full length and in original condition, however. The grip has been cleaned leaving a bit of roughness. Full flexing