Thomas and Thomas Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #8 7'8" Varnish is flaking in places

Varnish is flaking in places

Ribbed rubber outer ring to check adjuster

Q denotes a 1947 manufacture date

and spool are all black anodized

Leonard & Mills Co

Thomas and Thomas Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #8 7'8" Varnish is flaking in placesA Thomas and Thomas Salmon model bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #8 line. Serial #3749. Impregnated model. 7. 1 ounces. Very light use with a very small amount of hand soiling to the grip. Medium to medium slow action. Tan oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. The original owner's name is inked on the cane above the grip. Maroon wraps with no edges and two carbide strippers. The snake guides and tip tops are chrome.