Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 11'3" The hard rubber is in

The hard rubber is in fine shape with one small chip in the rim

Mid to butt ferrule fit good

and the crank

The cork grip is a bit ridged

Medium side of medium fast action

Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 11'3" The hard rubber is inFor sale here is a very rare Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3 2 5wt. Made in the early 1970s by Tom Maxwell and Tom Dorsey. Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's. Rare three piece Paradigm format! Excellent plus original condition. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz. and the ferrules are size 15 64 and 10 64. Nickel silver cap and ring. Clear silks tipped black. Very nice medium fast action. Original bag with stiffener and original tube. A very