Thomas & Thomas Jus' Swell Limited Edition Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4

Thomas & Thomas Jus' Swell Limited Edition Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4For sale here is a very limited edition Thomas and Thomas "Jus' Swell" bamboo rod in unused condition. 7', 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Made in 1987. Beautifully flamed bamboo combined with a dramatic execution of tapers taking the graceful swelled butt design of all T&T rods to its limit. Six strips of bamboo that continue from the rod to the unified grip without interruption by cork or superfluous embellishment. Transparent caramel silks with chestnut

Quarter maroon leather and red cloth with gilt spine titles & decoration

Three up node pattern and flamed cane but this rod predates the "Tiger stripes" used on later rods

With the backing the reel weighs 17 oz

Unusually large 8" western-style grip is composed of small 1/4" corks

On this one

The three extra spools are in excellent++ condition

3-up node pattern wrapped light brown with darker brown edges on all wraps

and finished with spar varnish

Comes with original bag and labeled tube in very fine condition

Serial #171

The rod comes with the original bag and brass-capped and die-stamped tube

Reel comes with a fine leather Arne Mason pouch and letter from Mr