Thomas & Thomas Midge Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

Thomas & Thomas Midge Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5For sale here is a gorgeous Thomas & Thomas "Midge" bamboo rod 7'6" 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Serial no. 2761 which dates the rod to the late 1970's. The rod is in excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features a dark straw colored varnish finish with transparent honey wraps and chestnut wraps. The winding check is wrapped in honey with brown and black tipping, the male ferrules are chestnut with honey and

Capacity is WF5 + 20 yds of backing

Let's start with the pros: This rod is built with a staggered ferrule and the butt shorter than the tips

The box features two compartments for leaders or dry flies

fly reel - size 5/6

A very rare and unusual HL Leonard salmon rod

Comes in a tan and blue cordura pouch

Yellow 7wt line

There is no better option out there to pair with your favorite 6' or 7' foot small stream rod

Slim cigar grip tapers at both ends

recessed knurl and two trim marks

The 5" 10 cork slim cigar grip has some hand soiling

The reel is in excellent original condition with two small cracks in the hard rubber