Thomas and Thomas Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8

Thomas and Thomas Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8A superb Thomas and Thomas salmon rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #8 line. Weighs 7. 5 ounces. Has a fighting butt included in the bag. The rod is in lightly used condition with a small amount of hand soiling to the grip. The cane is done in the later banded flame tone temper and three up node construction. The rod is varnished and I have been unable to spot any defects in it. Lettered "8 1 2' #8 Salmon No 5635" on the wrap flat. Carbide

Also included is the line and backing on the reel

Gold anodised sliding ring and 'W' fitting with wooden ferrule plugs

The reel foot is full length and unmolested

Don't miss out on this rod from one of the premier rod makers of today

Weighs 4 3/4 oz

This is Tom's very popular eight foot model for a five weight line

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For sale here we have two spools of vintage Belding Corticelli #5010 (beige) silk winding thread

the wraps lack a black band against the winding check as well as a black band on the ferrule end of the male and female ferrule wraps

A circle snake guide (the feet almost touch each other) is substituted for a stripper

only the faintest impression on the cork seat where the reel was held down

-- "Being functional does not detract from its value as sculpture"