FE Thomas 11' "Special" Bamboo Rod 11' 3/1 #8/9 6'4" The Paulo Barbetti engravings on

The Paulo Barbetti engravings on the up-locking nickel silver reel seat hardware is exquisite

Exposed spool rim for easy palming

The majority of the original dark leaded finish remains

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For sale here is an Arne Mason clamshell leather reel case

FE Thomas 11' "Special" Bamboo Rod 11' 3/1 #8/9 6'4" The Paulo Barbetti engravings onFor sale here is a FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 11 feet in length. Two handed rod. Three sections with one tip. The rod is in excellent plus restored condition (Jim Schaaf performed the restoration). The rod has a slow, smooth action. The previous owner fished with a long bellied DT8 though this seems a bit light to me. All sections are full length and straight. There is a clear protective lift wrap 1 3 of the way up on a mid section. Chestnut brown