Thomas and Thomas Paradigm early Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 8 One of the classic texts

One of the classic texts on salmon flies

2/1 made for a five weight line

the rod is in fabulous condition showing little use

3-in-1 Half Hitch Tool

Thomas and Thomas Paradigm early Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 8 One of the classic textsFor sale here is an early Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 2 2 5wt. Made in the early 1970s by Tom Maxwell and Tom Dorsey. Varnished. Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's and it features the "Tails and Top Hat logo". Excellent condition overall. All sections are full length and straight. One of the tips has a 1 1 2" invisible wrap right below the tip top over a slight splinter in the cane. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz. and the ferrules are