Thomas and Thomas Sextant Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #9 Granger / Wright & McGill There were only 50 of

There were only 50 of these reels made

No tools are needed to remove the spool

The stripping guide is agate and the snakes are black high arch HSS

not a blemish could I find

This was an early series of bench-made reels from Joe

Thomas and Thomas Sextant Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #9 Granger / Wright & McGill There were only 50 ofA nice Thomas and Thomas Sextant bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #9 line. Ser #5811. The rod weighs 7. 3 ounces on my scale. Mint Condition. This rod was designed for saltwater use, and has a fast, strong action. Flamed cane with a touch of tiger striping. Impregnated with a very high polish. The main wraps are green with black edges, and brown wraps at the ferrules. The first three guides going across to the bottom of the tip