Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The owner's name is engraved

The owner's name is engraved on the side plates and the date of 1949

The relatively light weight of the rod makes for easier casting and less fatigue

For sale here is a stunning Kabuto fiberglass rod

The three pillars are nickel silver as is the handle counterbalance

Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The owner's name is engravedA nice Thomas and Thomas Paradigm fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5. Weighs 4. 3 ounces. Serial #3008. Impregnated model. Good used condition with the grip slightly ridged from cleaning. Medium full flexing action. Dark wheat straw oven temper cane leaving the three up node pattern nodes slightly darker than the surrounding cane. The wraps are light yellow with brown and black edges at the keeper and back edges at the ferrules and tip tops.