Thomas & Thomas Salmon Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 4 Weight moderately tempered cane with transparent

moderately tempered cane with transparent deep amber wraps

Cosmetic wear only

In the late 1800s this size (4 3/8" diameter) was designated as 5/0 (became size 6/0 circa 1911)

Medium-fast action for a 7 line though the rod is marked for an 8wt

The rod is marked as a 7-weight though with most Orvis rods a line size down is best

Thomas & Thomas Salmon Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 4 Weight moderately tempered cane with transparentFor sale here is a Thomas & Thomas Salmon 8'6" 2 2 7wt bamboo fly rod. Serial no. 4615. The rod is in excellent plus overall condition. The original fighting butt section is included. All sections are original, full length and straight. Richly flamed cane with bright red transparent wraps. Beautiful varnish, a hallmark of T&T rods though there is a bit of light wear in places. The tips are marked with one and two black dots at the ferrules and tip