An F.E. Thomas bamboo fly rod refinished by Sam Carlson, 8', 2-piece, 2-tip, and built for what feels like a #4 or perhaps a #5 if you prefer a more deliberate action. Sam did a re-varnish on this rod, which is, of course, excellent. Hexagonal construction with oven tempered cane. The main wraps are black with a perfection stripper and bronze snake guides. The step ferrules are oxidized jet black. The grip is 6 1/2" long and shaped to a western style with a hidden pocket cap. The grip tapers to the front with a large tenite grip check. The black tenite screw barrel reel seat has an aluminum nut and the spacer is flatted cork. The rod packs into one of Sam’s light brown cloth bags and an all-aluminum tube.