Thomas & Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Thomas & Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a very rare Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod 8' 3 2 5wt. Made in the early 1970s by Tom Maxwell and Tom Dorsey. Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's. Rare three piece Paradigm format! Excellent plus original condition. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz. and the ferrules are size 15 64 and 10 64. Nickel silver cap and ring. Clear silks tipped black. Very nice medium fast action. Original bag with stiffener and original tube. A very

2 or 3 varnish chips on the tips and several on the butt as well

Medium dark heat-tempered cane unlike many of the blonde rods you see from him

Includes Orvis neoprene pouch

Serial #800

Aluminum tube with Bob's logo stamp on the top of the brass cap

this is only cosmetic and does not affect function

Line Weight: 4-6

The rod remains in mint condition with the exception of a very small mark in the wood spacer on the reel seat

Gold anodized rims and spool

Per the Leonard catalog

The artfully-bolstered cross-pillars

The paperwork in the last photo is for a different reel but will be included with the sale along with the fine reel pouch