Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #6 8'5" The original smooth brass foot

The original smooth brass foot is unaltered

This one is right-hand retrieve

The Dingley book suggests his employment with Hardy's ended in 1911

A nice Payne 206 with all sections original and full length

but nothing major

Thomas and Thomas Montana Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #6 8'5" The original smooth brass footA Thomas and Thomas Montana model fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #3860. 5. 6 ounces on my scale (though the tube label lists the weight as 3 3 4 ounces). Lightly used and well cared for condition with some minor grip soiling. The rod action is a bit on the faster side of medium. Light chestnut color cane in a three up node pattern. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. The varnish, as with all T&T's, is among