FE Thomas Dirigo Fly Rod 8' 3/1 #5 8'10" The reel is in excellent

The reel is in excellent original condition with the exception of the reel foot being neatly trimmed on both ends (but now at 2 1/2" in length

Farlow's Holdfast logo and 'The Grenaby' stamped on the back

The drag tension is adjusted via a 10-position lever mounted on the back plate

New mint condition with some very minor marks on the frame edge

The wet tip has an unfortunate node crack that may need to be addressed with an clear silk wrap (this can be seen in the last photo)

FE Thomas Dirigo Fly Rod 8' 3/1 #5 8'10" The reel is in excellentAn FE Thomas Dirigo model bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #5 line. 4. 3 ounces. Medium fast action. Original used condition with some cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps and some minor varnish chips. Medium tan cane color with gold main wraps and red edges at the keeper and male ferrules. Orange colored agate stripper and reverse twist snake guides. The male step ferrules are one piece drawn rather than soldered. The 6"