FE Thomas The Bangor Rod 9' 3/2 #5

FE Thomas The Bangor Rod 9' 3/2 #5For sale here is a F. E. Thomas "The Bangor Rod" 9 feet with three sections and two tips. The rod is in near mint original condition void of any repairs nor are any needed. All sections are full length with slight sets in the tips that can be straightened. This rod casts a DT5 with finesse! The rod features moderately tempered cane with translucent light red wraps. Reverse English style guides. Handsome largely swelled butt. The cigar grip measures 5

Handsome largely swelled butt

in terms of makers

Lovely varnish and all the usual excellent Winston touches

as the grip has a very small amount of hand soiling

Chestnut and oxblood tipping at the winding check and ferrules

indicating that it has been professionally refinished

Reverse half-wells grip 6 1/4" in length and very smooth

Nice design

When I initially saw this first edition

The swiss style ferrules are oxidized and the males have a collar with a recessed slant knurl and two trim marks

uplocking screw lock with the "light bulb" thread

Matte black finish