FE Thomas 11' "Special" Bamboo Rod 11' 3/1 #8/9 7'5" In fact when I asked

In fact when I asked a friend who is among the most knowledgable Paynes aficionados I know

Medium-fast progressive action allows for a good bit of feel in the rod

Excellent Orvis Fly Wallet

The tips are differentiated by one and two bands of red thread at the tip-top

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FE Thomas 11' "Special" Bamboo Rod 11' 3/1 #8/9 7'5" In fact when I askedFor sale here is a FE Thomas Special bamboo rod 11 feet in length. Two handed rod. Three sections with one tip. The rod is in excellent plus restored condition (Jim Schaaf performed the restoration). The rod has a slow, smooth action. The previous owner fished with a long bellied DT8 though this seems a bit light to me. All sections are full length and straight. There is a clear protective lift wrap 1 3 of the way up on a mid section. Chestnut brown