Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 5'6" An entirely benchmade reel down

An entirely benchmade reel down to the screws

The reel comes in its original suede case

For sale here is a Lyle Dickerson Model 7612 bamboo rod

I can't make up my mind whether this is original or refinished

Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 5'6" An entirely benchmade reel downA Thomas and Thomas Montana model bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. Serial #3227 and the rod weighs 5. 8 ounces. Impregnated model. Powerful medium action. Used, with some grip soiling and the first start of some cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. Medium tan oven tempered cane color done in a three up node pattern. Maroon wraps with black edges. The stripping guide is carbide and the snake guides are chrome. The