FE Thomas Browntone Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 Vintage Fly Tackle Made for a five weight

Made for a five weight line

For sale here is an early Saracione Monarch fly reel -- Model M35 -- 3 1/2" diameter

The American Salmon Fisherman

and a delicate bakelite winding check

FE Thomas Browntone Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 Vintage Fly Tackle Made for a five weightFor sale here is a FE Thomas Browntone Special bamboo rod 8' 2 2 5 6wt. The rod weighs 4 3 8 oz. Made in 1939. Medium fast action. 17 64 and 10 64 ferrules. Purchased from Walt Carpenter 20 years ago for $950 after suffering varnish meltdown. Restored by the master, Steve Blake in 1999 (receipt included). All of the original hardware was retained. Steve of course wrapped with correct silks. Never fished post restoration. Replacement bag and what