Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 [SALE PENDING]

Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 [SALE PENDING]An excellent Thomas and Thomas Montana model fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. Serial #3655. 5. 9 ounces. Appears to me to be in mint condition. Medium dry fly action for a #6 line to turn over a big fly on a long leader. Impregnated three up node pattern construction, with oven tempered dark wheat straw can. Inscription on the wrap flat and the owner's name inscribed on the reverse flat. The wraps are a very light yellow with light

The rod has Simroe-era hardware

with an insert in the front that was only included in this limited edition

The foam lining the box is in poor condition and so the reel and spool also come with two nice leather Winston zipper pouches

A terrific all-around trout rod

Swiss ferrules

This one won't last long at this price

The rod is being sold at the price of a one-tip rod even though the second tip is provided

3/2 for a 5 weight

Oxblood colored wraps with black tipping

and all of these come in their original boxes

For sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel - 2 1/2" diameter with the early 1896 check

The reel seat bears the “Payne” trademark stamp