Sam Carlson "Thomas Carlson" Quad Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Sam Carlson "Thomas Carlson" Quad Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a rod you won't find on the resale market very often, a near mint condition three piece 8' 5wt quad made by the late Sam Carlson. Marked "Thomas Carlson" prior to the later "Thomas Four" and then "Carlson Four" markings. All sections are full length and straight. The rod weighs 5 oz. The ferrule fit is excellent. Reverse half wells grip with hex shape leading to the cane, uplocking aluminum screw seat over walnut with a bakelite

Original bag and tube with the majority of original label present

Serial number H428 dating the reel to 1915

Young - Detroit - Maker

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 12/64 with a great fit

The butt cap features the "PAUL H

very nice audible click incoming

Powell - 9' 2/2 B-Taper bamboo rod

No nicks scuffs or scratches of any sort

Maxwell was also responsible for passing on the craft to many contemporary makers

Don't miss out on this chance to be a proud owner of a one-piece Al Talbot rod

Two screw latch

Summers has since applied a very light protective overcoat of varnish to the cane and wraps