FE Thomas Dirigo Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 4-piece One of the earlier runs

One of the earlier runs of Hardy's re-issue of the classic Bougle

on the medium side of medium-fast and great for far and fine work on a lake or larger river

4 1/2" diameter and 13 7/8 oz

1" and the reel weighs 9

The patina of the bezel and the insert match exactly and the fit seems perfect

FE Thomas Dirigo Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6 4-piece One of the earlier runsFor sale here is a FE Thomas Dirigo Bamboo Rod 8'6 3 2 for a 6 weight. Serial number is #GH115 and is listed in the 1950 ledger as an 8 1 2' 3pc Dirigo Fly rod, with Hardy style locking seat, Thomas style grip, dark red silk tipped black. Ferrules are size 11 and 17. The rod is original and mostly in excellent plus condition. There has been an overcoat of varnish applied to certain areas of the rod, perhaps where there were chips before. It also