FE Thomas Special Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-piece Unique guides that look like

Unique guides that look like a cross between snake guides and spinning guides

The inner spool flanges and back of the winding plate have been cleaned/polished

The box is loaded with mostly salmon/steelhead flies/streamers in excellent condition

Restored by the master

The spacer is fine mortised mahogany to match the dark cane finish

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-piece Unique guides that look likeAn F. E. Thomas Special bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #5 line. Serial "E. F. 159". The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Medium fast action. Good condition, with some grip soiling and a bit of fraying to the last signature wraps. The ferrule fits are good and the rod is straight. Dark brown main wraps with 3 3 3 1 signature wraps. The snake guides are american twist, not the usual reverse twist, so the rod