Thomas and Thomas Hendrickson Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 12'6" The spike is used when

The spike is used when resting the rod against something while not fishing

Pre-fire manufacture

with some small marks on the reel foot

EBS (Effective Braking Surface) - EBS is measured by the surface contact area of one disc times the number of surfaces it contacts

Light wheatstraw cane done in a three up node pattern construction

Thomas and Thomas Hendrickson Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 12'6" The spike is used whenA Thomas and Thomas Hendrickson model bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. Serial #2190. Weighs 4. 1 ounces. Used but good working condition. Impregnated model. Medium action. Oven tempered cane built in a three up pattern. Maroon main wraps with black edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. Carbide stripper and black snake guides. The collared swiss style ferrules are polished and the female has no small logo stamp. The grip