Thomas & Thomas Midge Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4 8'9" The action is quite swift

The action is quite swift on the faster side of medium-fast thanks in part to the swelled butt

First flat: "Dale R

There are invisible repair wraps on both tips

A very nice reel indeed

double-wrapped at the base of the guide foot and wrapped all the way up the ferrule

Thomas & Thomas Midge Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4 8'9" The action is quite swiftFor sale here is a Thomas & Thomas "Midge" bamboo rod 7' 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Serial no. 5729. Mint unused condition. Wonderful mottle flamed cane, 3 X 3 node spacing. Transparent wraps with cinnamon tipping. Cinnamon wraps with clear, and black tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip tops. Flawless varnish finish. Tips numbered. Blued hardware. Ring hook keeper. Size 11 64 ferrules with a good fit. Very handsome swelled butt, a common T&T