Thomas and Thomas "Amabilis" Limited Edition Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Thomas and Thomas "Amabilis" Limited Edition Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a stunning limited edition rod made by Thomas & Thomas in 1985 The Amabilis. 8, 3 2, 5 wt., 4. 9 oz. Less than 20 of these rods were made. T&T developed this commemorative rod to pay tribute to Arundinaria Amabilis, meaning literally "lovely bamboo", and referred to in the trade as "Tonkin". The reel seat has a burled pidgeon walnut insert with hand engraved nickel silver cap and ring hardware. The ferrules are also hand engraved. The

three up node pattern with no apparent swell

8 1/2' 4 3/4 oz

Capacity up to a DT4 line and 20 yds of backing or a WF5

Includes the original bag and fiberboard tube with label fully intact

Mechanically the reel functions perfectly

A look that draws so many to Mr

The script remains as clean and bold as the day it was written

possessed fewer guides and therefore better shootability

The rod is in excellent original condition for its age and comes with its original bag and tube

two separate sets of jaws and more

The original smooth brass reel foot is full-length

Cigar grip 6 1/2" in length with moderate soiling