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The fighting butt is uniquely housed in the opposite end of the tube with its own cap
Right hand wind
Makers" stamped in the cartouche
One tip on this rod appears to be a replacement from a different era since the male ferrule silk edging is red
The pocket cap has no stamping
FE Thomas Special Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 AL Walker The fighting butt is uniquelyAn F. E. Thomas Special bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #5 line. Serial "E. F. 159". The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Medium fast action. Good condition, with some grip soiling and a bit of fraying to the last signature wraps. The ferrule fits are good and the rod is straight. Dark brown main wraps with 3 3 3 1 signature wraps. The snake guides are american twist, not the usual reverse twist, so the rod
