FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 5' Straw-colored blonde cane with olive

Straw-colored blonde cane with olive wraps and Chinese red tipping

The female ferrules are engraved "Whitehead" and feature the fine knurling seen on the checks

There is a small worn spot on the signature wrap that could use a dap of varnish at some point

A great example of a master tier at work

FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 5' Straw-colored blonde cane with oliveFor sale here is a recent FE Thomas Special bamboo rod crafted by Steve Campbell, the current proprietor of the Thomas Rod Co, about 4 5 years ago. This rod is a 6 1 2 foot rod with two sections and two tips for a 3 or 4 weight line. Classic medium action taper. The rod remains in mint condition. Thomas Specials are finished in the natural straw color of the bamboo. Mountings are of German silver. Guides are bronzed steel snake guides with a nickel