FE Thomas Browntone Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 7'4" The ivory handle is in

The ivory handle is in fine shape

One flat right "16

All screws are in fine shape

but otherwise this reel doesn't have any Hardy markings - just like those offered in the original letter which was sent to their retailers in 1940

There are 40 "holdtite" finger clips that hold single salmon flies

FE Thomas Browntone Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 7'4" The ivory handle is inFor sale here is a FE Thomas Browntone Bamboo Rod 8'6 3 2 for a 5 6 weight. Serial number is #EF137 and is listed in the 1947 ledger as an 8 1 2' 3pc Browntone Fly rod, with Hardy style locking seat, Thomas grip, Dark Brown silk tipped with Green at the base of each section, and weighs 4 1 4 oz. It was delivered to Abercrombie & Fitch on 4 6 1947. Ferrules are size 10 and 16. The rod is original and mostly in very good condition. One tip however has