Thomas and Thomas Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 7'4" Smooth brass foot is 2

Smooth brass foot is 2 ¾” long with no issues

Hard chrome snake guides and tip-top

Wrapped red with an orange edge at the keeper and the male ferrules

made from 60% ceramic and 40% graphite composite

For sale here are three wonderful Gary Howells ephemera items:

Thomas and Thomas Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 7'4" Smooth brass foot is 2A 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