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New Rod (old) T&T
« on: January 19, 2010, 23:14:05 PM »
I've been waiting for this rod, with great excitement and it finally arrived this morning. I have always admired the craftsmanship of Thomas and Thomas bamboo rod, and this rod is no exception.

It's a Classic model 8ft 5wt rod weighing in at 3-3/4oz, with nickle silver hardware, that had been finely crafted in the T&T shop. Every thing about this rod, from the guide wraps to the cork grip is done with great detail and diligence to the craft of building a cane rod. The cane is done in a medium dark color and is impregnated for protection against the elements. Both tips are marked for easy identification, so the tips can be rotated out to even ferrule wear.

I plan to fishing this rod sparingly, but I will fish it. Two years ago I cast this rod at Al's house, and was very impressed with the smooth action and line control.
It was plastic line at the time, and I plan to put a wf5 sylk line on it.

I can't wait to fish this rod on the soho or maybe a favorite local stream, its a little faster action then my other boo rods, but still slow enough for me to enjoy.

I also picked up the perfect reel to place on this rod, it was the same reel AL had purchased for it, a Hardy bougle light weight series 3 inch, champaign spool and light grey cage. It should be a good fit for this rod.

Thanks again for selling me this rod and reel AL, I'll take good care of it.


Here are a few pic's of the T&T rod.

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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2010, 23:25:00 PM »
Dang- Very nice looking rod-T&T made some good stuff. I really want one of the Hierloom glass rods they made.

 
Would love to see the inscription on the rod- T&T had some nice pen work.
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2010, 08:50:44 AM »
cool dude, let mikey borrow it for some fishing on the D :)
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2010, 10:12:41 AM »
No problem'o, just leave a small deposit.........
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2010, 10:18:09 AM »
damn fine looking rod...damn fine... 0--0
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2010, 11:02:59 AM »
That must have set you back long dollar, been tryin to convince some limey family to get me one but they are complete cheapskates... :embarassed:
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2010, 11:37:22 AM »
A very nice rod indeed 0--0 

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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2010, 17:02:57 PM »
Quote from: CR on January 19, 2010, 23:25:00 PM
Dang- Very nice looking rod-T&T made some good stuff. I really want one of the Hierloom glass rods they made.

 
Would love to see the inscription on the rod- T&T had some nice pen work.

CR,
Right the Scrolled inscriptions are done very nicely. I spoke with the folks at T&T, and was told the rod was made in 83 by Tom Dorsey, Troy Jacques.
Lou Drosey did the finish work (wraps and inscriptions), Lou is short for Marylou Drosey, Tom's Wife.

I had to hang around and wait for the mail today, the reel finally made it, so I spooled it up with wft 5 sylk, and gave it a good work out in the lawn today. The Hardy reel balances out the rod nicely, and the reel foot fits perfectly.

The Sylk line really loads the rod, and makes it a very smooth casting instrument, I can't wait to get it out on the water this weekend, this should be a great dry fly rod.

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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2010, 20:17:53 PM »
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on January 20, 2010, 08:50:44 AM
cool dude, let mikey borrow it for some fishing on the D :)

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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2010, 21:59:26 PM »
Wow - that is a work of art.
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2010, 22:22:58 PM »
Quote from: jwgnc on January 20, 2010, 21:59:26 PM
Wow - that is a work of art.

and cost more than $150...


jis sayin...
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2010, 10:28:01 AM »
She certainly is a beautiful piece of craftmanship.  I don't think I could even imagine how well she will fish!  One of these days, I am sure I will get bit by the bamboo bug.
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2010, 11:18:39 AM »
Fuck me, that set up is mint. Hope it catches you everything except H1N1! :-X
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2010, 12:05:41 PM »
Quote from: glassfisher on January 20, 2010, 20:17:53 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on January 20, 2010, 08:50:44 AM
cool dude, let mikey borrow it for some fishing on the D :)

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Sorry Mike, you are my constant reminder to be careful with the boo!
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Re: New Rod (old) T&T
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2010, 15:08:38 PM »
Nice grass  ;hb
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