FE Thomas Black Diamond Quad Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5/6 2 Weight The rod features the characteristic

The rod features the characteristic Powell style grip

This "was" a nice 3 3/8" Hardy Perfect with early check

For sale here is a Paul French bamboo rod - 6 1/2 feet

Nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a fine walnut spacer

FE Thomas Black Diamond Quad Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5/6 2 Weight The rod features the characteristicAn FE Thomas "Black Diamond" bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Marked "7 1 2C" on the shaft. Fast DF action. Mint condition. This is a highly unusual rod as the four strip sections are all painted black. The owner of the estate this rod came from was a huge fan of Sam Carlson (as am I) and owned 5 of his rods in completely mint condition. I've spoken with Dana Gray at length about this rod and my own examination just