FE Thomas (Sam Carlson) Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5 7'2" spool width 0

spool width 0

the action is medium fast

A superb Ari 't Hart Remco fly reel in the very desirable phillips braun / silver color combination with a spare spool

The original owner's name is on the backplate just below the model identification

A gorgeous Dana Gray "Carlson Four" quad bamboo fly rod

FE Thomas (Sam Carlson) Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5 7'2" spool width 0An F. E. Thomas bamboo fly rod refinished by Sam Carlson, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #4 or perhaps a #5 if you prefer a more deliberate action. Sam did a re varnish on this rod, which is, of course, excellent. Hexagonal construction with oven tempered cane. The main wraps are black with a perfection stripper and bronze snake guides. The step ferrules are oxidized jet black. The grip is 6 1 2" long and shaped to a western style