FE Thomas Browntone Special Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5 10' 1 1/4" spool width

1 1/4" spool width

this won't be a hindrance to the use of the reel

It also has an all brass tube with brass tops

one that goes farther down to the swell and which is meant to create an action which seems to "cast itself" without being excessively slow

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over the original mortised wood spacer

FE Thomas Browntone Special Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #4/5 10' 1 1/4" spool widthFor sale here is a beautiful F. E. Thomas Browntone Special 8' bamboo rods with two sections and two tips. "EF32" stamped on the butt cap. Made in 1947. The rod is in excellent restored condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features dark browntone cane with chestnut wraps. Blued hardware throughout. Reverse twist English style guides. Handsome swelled butt. Nickel silver winding check with the hook keeper attached. The cigar