Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6

Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #6A superb Thomas and Thomas Montana model fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. Serial #5361. 6. 8 ounces. Near mint condition with the faint impression of a reel foot in the seat varnish and a small amount of brassing to the inner snake guides being the only signs of use. Medium fast action. Mirrored tips. T&T tiger stripe flaming. Three up node pattern. Very light tan main wraps with a slightly darker brown edge and black band at the

The reel has some rim rash on the bottom of the protective rims and one end of the reel foot shows signs of dressing

No spindle end play or wobble

A very interesting and unusual reel

This reel has Godfrey’s ten position drag lever which is as smooth as they come and yet will hold any large trout from running

The foot bridge and winding plate are stamped with a "3"

Serial #300

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (also protected with a mylar cover)

The only item to note is a small varnish chip on the outer edge of the top silk wrap on the winding check

Serial #467

For sale here is a classic 3" Hardy St

The fine ivory handle spins freely

Spool width is ~ 0