Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4

Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4An excellent Thomas & Thomas Paradigm fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #4 line. Serial #3665. Weighs 3. 2 oz. Semi full flexing action, but not slow. This rod is in used but well cared for condition. The grip is hand soiled, the reel seat has some small foot impressions. The oxidation on the cap and ring is about 60% of new, the rear cork check is at 0%, the front 35%, and the ferrule oxidation is a bit blotchy. The varnish is hard and the 1

Everything is in new condition

This reel also comes with the silk line shown

Leather reel case not included : )

Blued cap and knurled ring over walnut spacer

Red Wrap $450

A collectible Perfect someone will be delighted to add to his/her collection

black wraps at the ferrules

The spigot ferrules fit together nice and tight as they should with a 1/4" gap to allow for wear over time

made prior to the next version in approximately 1880 that incorporated protective german silver bands to protect the hard rubber

called this rod "a dream rod" -- all 2 1/2 ounces of it

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All original parts and the rod is full-length and straight