FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/3 #8/9 EF Payne Rod Company The capacity is DT5 +

The capacity is DT5 + 30 yds

with the attached hang tang by William Mills & Sons and original brass-capped tube

The winding check is tipped in black

Full-wells grip 6 1/2" with the plastic still in place

ceramic bearings

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/3 #8/9 EF Payne Rod Company The capacity is DT5 +For sale here is a FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 9'6 3 3 for a 8 9 weight. Serial #A472 made in 1940. The rod is in very good original condition. There is some slight bag burn on all sections but it's very minor. All sections are full length and straight with the exception of a set in one of the tips. Deep golden colored silks with red tipping at winding check and ferrules. Ferrules are 11 64 and 19 64. Ferrules fit well. Weight is 7 1 8 oz. Western