Thomas and Thomas Midge Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4 8'2" who apprenticed under Tom Maxwell

who apprenticed under Tom Maxwell late in Tom's life

It would have been nice as I'm not sure what model Payne this was

Ferrules fit together nice and tight as they should

The reel seat is a downlocking aluminum screwlock over a varnished and mortised light wood spacer

A really nice example here of a very rare model

Thomas and Thomas Midge Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4 8'2" who apprenticed under Tom MaxwellA gorgeous Thomas & Thomas Midge bamboo fly rod, 7, 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #5743. The rod weighs 3. 5 ounces. Fast D. F. action. This is my favorite T&T model. This one has been lawn cast and is near mint condition. There is a very small amount of brassing to the inner snake guide and cosmetic casting cracks to the mid female wrap. Otherwise the rod is in perfect condition and straight as a pin. This rod has standout engraving