Jenkins 50th Anniversary Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Jenkins 50th Anniversary Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a Jenkins 50th Anniversary Bamboo Rod. Mint original condition. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Medium flamed cane with Payne style silks. Gorgeous cane work with 3x3 node pattern. Cigar grip with oxidized hardware, including dark nickel silver slide band and cap. Truncated 15 64 and 11 64 ferrules. Agate stripping guide. The rod weighs 4 oz. Original bag and tube. Delightful dry fly action on the medium side of medium fast. A rare find

For sale here is an H

"Thomas & Thomas Makers" is stamped in the locking ring

and reel pouch

I can see only the tiniest amount of brassing inside the snake guides

Handcrafted in the USA - Built from beginning to end in Montrose

the Salmon models came with the "Improved Graduating Adjustable Drag"

The rod is in excellent original condition as it was cared for very well

Quick-release spool

It is currently set up for right-hand-wind though we talked to Joe and he is happy to change it over for free at his shop if the buyer would prefer (less shipping)

Comes with its original bag and labeled tube

Gallas from Halstead blanks in conjunction with Marty Keane

Box and papers also included