FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/3 #8/9 EF Payne Rod Company The winding check is tipped

The winding check is tipped in black

The capacity is DT5 + 30 yds

ceramic bearings

My scale shows 4

Other beautiful and unique features include spiked ferrules and brown intermediate wraps

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/3 #8/9 EF Payne Rod Company The winding check is tippedFor sale here is a FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 9'6 3 3 for a 8 9 weight. Serial #A472 made in 1940. The rod is in very good original condition. There is some slight bag burn on all sections but it's very minor. All sections are full length and straight with the exception of a set in one of the tips. Deep golden colored silks with red tipping at winding check and ferrules. Ferrules are 11 64 and 19 64. Ferrules fit well. Weight is 7 1 8 oz. Western