Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 11'3" The stamp remains very sharp

The stamp remains very sharp and crisp

this should be easily polished out

Makers" in cartouche and "Tournament" on the backside

and the crank

Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 11'3" The stamp remains very sharpFor sale here is a very rare Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3 2 5wt. Made in the early 1970s by Tom Maxwell and Tom Dorsey. Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's. Rare three piece Paradigm format! Excellent plus original condition. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz. and the ferrules are size 15 64 and 10 64. Nickel silver cap and ring. Clear silks tipped black. Very nice medium fast action. Original bag with stiffener and original tube. A very