FE Thomas Special Mahogany Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6

FE Thomas Special Mahogany Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6A nice FE Thomas Mahogany fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for what feels like a #5 or possibly even a #4. 4. 2 ounces. Full flexing action. Fully restored condition. Full intermediates in mahogany colored silk and the main wraps are the same. Agate stripper and period snakes. Excellent varnish. The cane is browntoned and the step ferrules are oxidized. The front cork check is also oxidized and the keeper ring is pinned on the wrap flat. Signature

The cosmetics of the rod are extremely well done

The reel is in excellent lightly used condition

Reel is in mint condition

For sale here is a very scarce Orvis Limestone Special bamboo rod - 8 1/2 feet 2/2 for a 5/6 weight line

Nickel silver cap and ring over all-cork reel seat

half-crank style handle and nickel silver incised rims (on both rings

The reel is currently set up for right hand retrieve

This would be a great light steelhead rod and in fact

Reel has retained most of its original leading/bluing

For sale here is a Stan Bogdan Model 0 fly reel in well-used condition

The rod is in like new condition

For sale here is an Orvis CFO V Disc Saltwater fly reel