Thomas and Thomas Grilse Model Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7

Thomas and Thomas Grilse Model Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7A superb Thomas and Thomas "Grilse" fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #7 line. Serial #5321. 7. 6 ounces. Fast DF action. Mint, unused condition. Detached 2 1 2" fighting butt still wrapped in plastic. Large swell with flamed cane with the beginning of the tiger stripe technique. Magnificent varnish, something for all other rodmakers to look up to. Carbide stripper, chrome guides. The wraps are almost transparent with black edges, dark brown

Condition is like new but the handle has a small chip as shown in the photos

Full length foot - no filing

Walnut slide band seat

The frame diameter is 3 3/4" with a spool width of ~ 1"

You'll definitely look long and hard to find a Model 7612 in this condition

This line of rods was only produced in 1984 and features an impregnated acrylic finish devised by Walt Carpenter that gives a truly lustrous straw colored surface

For sale here is a very scarce Norm MacDonald fly reel -- 3 5/8" diameter disc drag with an audible incoming click

The western-style grip is moderately soiled with slight ridging

This is a very popular Orvis taper and very authoritative casting rod with big flies

See here for his main collection page here on Vintage Fly Tackle

it was surplus B-24 aluminum aircraft tubing that was used to make handmade bamboo fly rod tubes for Paul Young

Comes with its original cordura reel case