Sam Carlson Thomas Four Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'6" and especially scarce in this

and especially scarce in this color combination

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There is a very slight hairline crack in the hard rubber between the two pillar screws on the headplate

Serial number 876

The famous A&I crossed fish hook trademark seen on this and other early A&I reels was granted in 1877

Sam Carlson Thomas Four Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'6" and especially scarce in thisA superb Sam Carlson Thomas "Four" quad fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for what feels like a #5 line. Serial number 6317 4752. 4. 1 ounces. Superb near mint, likely lawn cast only condition. There are no cracks at the ferrule wraps, just a hint of brassing to the HSS snake guides. Medium fast to fast action. This was the 17th rod produced by Sam in 1963. "CW 'Sam' Carlson Maker" is inked on the wrap flat. Four strip construction and superb