FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/3 #8/9 EF Payne Rod Company My scale shows 4

My scale shows 4

Lovely sculpted bakelite winding check

smooth brass reel foot (No

Other beautiful and unique features include spiked ferrules and brown intermediate wraps

ceramic bearings

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/3 #8/9 EF Payne Rod Company My scale shows 4For sale here is a FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 9'6 3 3 for a 8 9 weight. Serial #A472 made in 1940. The rod is in very good original condition. There is some slight bag burn on all sections but it's very minor. All sections are full length and straight with the exception of a set in one of the tips. Deep golden colored silks with red tipping at winding check and ferrules. Ferrules are 11 64 and 19 64. Ferrules fit well. Weight is 7 1 8 oz. Western