FE Thomas Special Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-piece It's really hard to find

It's really hard to find one with the majority of the nickel plating still in place

Also comes with original receipt from 1921

The spacer is fine mortised mahogany to match the dark cane finish

The inner spool flanges and back of the winding plate have been cleaned/polished

a few are replacements

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-piece It's really hard to findAn F. E. Thomas Special bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #5 line. Serial "E. F. 159". The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Medium fast action. Good condition, with some grip soiling and a bit of fraying to the last signature wraps. The ferrule fits are good and the rod is straight. Dark brown main wraps with 3 3 3 1 signature wraps. The snake guides are american twist, not the usual reverse twist, so the rod