FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company The Bonefish is 3 1/2"

The Bonefish is 3 1/2" in diameter with a 1" spool width

All in all you can't beat a reel in this kind of mint condition and in this size

Packed in a modern aluminum tube

with some bag imprint

All have a small gap between sections to allow for wear over time

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company The Bonefish is 3 1/2"For sale here is an F. E. Thomas Special grade 8 1 2' with three sections and two tips. Serial no. 7, made in 1917. The rod is in excellent refinished condition. All sections are full length and reasonably straight. The rod features moderately tempered cane with Chinese red wraps and yellow tipping. Full intermediates throughout in red. Blued replacement guides although the tip tops, as well as the red agate stripping guide, are original. Aluminum