Thomas and Thomas Classic Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 11'6" An RW Lancaster "Bow River"

An RW Lancaster "Bow River" model bamboo fly rod

The rod has a very powerful parabolic action on the faster side of medium-fast

The ferrule size is 15/64 ​and the ​ferrule fit is perfect with all tips

The dark browntone ammoniated cane contrasts well with the abundance of green silk

The prevailing wisdom is that this was not the rod originally shipped in this mailing tube since the "30" on the bottom of the rod butt cap dates the rod prior to 1936

Thomas and Thomas Classic Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 11'6" An RW Lancaster "Bow River"A Thomas and Thomas Classic model bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #4033 and weighs 5. 2 ounces on my scale. Very light use with a hint of hand soiling and slight brassing to the inner snake guides. Medium fast action and straight as a pin. Flamed and impregnated cane with a three up node pattern. Very light tan main wraps with brown edges and a band of black at the keeper and ferrules. Dark brown at the ferrules.