Thomas and Thomas 25th Anniversary Reel 8'2" The splices are cut left-to-right

The splices are cut left-to-right and right-to-left and the two types are alternated on adjoining splines

and especially scarce in this color combination

along with the early Tibor logo on the opposite side

There is some light wear around the rim of the butt cap

Winston Brown painted tube with gold anodized aluminum top

Thomas and Thomas 25th Anniversary Reel 8'2" The splices are cut left-to-rightA Thomas and Thomas 25th Anniversary reel made by Bill Ballan for the company in 1994. 2 5 8" diameter and with a neutral bias to the retrieve. The reel weighs 7. 6 ounces on my scale. Good used condition with some moderate rim rash to the frame edge and significant pitting to the backplate. "Thomas and Thomas", "25th Anniversary", and "#4 of 50" etched into the backplate. The reel comes in a felt lined wooden presentation case.