FE Thomas Dirigo Fly Rod 8' 3/1 #5

FE Thomas Dirigo Fly Rod 8' 3/1 #5An FE Thomas Dirigo model bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #5 line. 4. 3 ounces. Medium fast action. Original used condition with some cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps and some minor varnish chips. Medium tan cane color with gold main wraps and red edges at the keeper and male ferrules. Orange colored agate stripper and reverse twist snake guides. The male step ferrules are one piece drawn rather than soldered. The 6"

serial #1498

This rod comes after the end of Tom Maxwell's tenure at the Leonard Rod Co

Leonard Model 50DF Tournament 8' 3/2 5wt bamboo rod

For sale here is an ultra scarce bamboo rod made by Orvis in 1976 - the Caenis model

something for all other rodmakers to look up to

For sale here is a Phillipson Peerless "5" bamboo rod - 7'6 2/2 5wt

Original bag and hang tag

and there is a repair ticket included with his name and address on it

The reel is in excellent shape overall with normal cosmetic wear for its age but no major defects

Serial # 2467

Gallas from Halstead blanks in conjunction with Marty Keane

Comes in the original Orvis tube with data sticker