Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat with a black bakelite spacer
Walt's rods are scarcer by the year and this is an excellent example of the Catskill school rodmaker
The decals and script remain clean and bold
The rod measures 5'7" in length
For sale here is a T&T - Thomas and Thomas catalog from the early years - low to mid 1970s
Vernon, Steven - "Antique Fishing Reels" Salmon and Steelhead Rods Bright aluminum up-locking reel seatVernon, Steven K. "Antique Fishing Reels" Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, PA, 1985. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good . First Edition. 192 pp. Book: top and bottom of spine slightly bumped, corners lightly rubbed. Dust jacket: chips, nicks and a few small tears. Size: 8vo over 7" 9" tall. This and many other books, catalogs, and ephemera come from the collection of Craig Lynch. More to come as well. see here!