FE Thomas Browntone Streamer Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/3 #6 7 Weight The tube is also original

The tube is also original with the grey felt in the cap and the Payne sticker below the collar

This reel comes packed in an original brown leather drawstring bag and the spare spool comes in a non-original T&T suede-and-canvas bag

And 8'6" rod for #6 line that throws a long line comfortably but is just as effective in close

The 6" grip is shaped to a blunt western profile with a hidden pocket cap

Includes original grey bag and tube with blue and silver label

FE Thomas Browntone Streamer Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/3 #6 7 Weight The tube is also originalAn FE Thomas Browntone Streamer bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 3 tip, and built for a #6 line. The original owner of the rod was Edgar B. McKay, a teacher and environmental educator from Maine. Both of the Streamer rods he owned were made in 1947, the first year he began teaching at UMaine. One original tip is 1 3 4 short, and one tip was an extra made by Jim Schaaf. "EF 109" is stamped on the butt cap. The rod weighs 5 ounces on my scale. Medium fast