FE Thomas Bangor Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 3 Weight It should be noted this

It should be noted this is the older version of the reel and does not have an adjustable drive tension (drag)

The reel is in fair used condition with a little mild corrosion to the finish in two areas on the backplate

8vo paperback (145 x 208mm)

The original owner's name was written on the rod at the factory

A terrific rod Paul H

FE Thomas Bangor Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 3 Weight It should be noted thisAn FE Thomas Bangor" bamboo fly rod 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. The rod weighs 5 ounces. DF action. Used condition with casting cracks at the ferrule wraps, chips here and there in the varnish, and some visible wear to the reverse twist snake guides. This is a fairly rare Thomas model with a bit over 1,000 made. Light wheat straw color cane with red wraps and 3 3 1 signatures. No edges. No keeper. The snakes are reverse twist