FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 HL Leonard The Garrison-style grip measures 6"

The Garrison-style grip measures 6" in length with moderate soiling

This reel carries the '83 patent date on the oil cap

The 6'6" 3wt is perfect for finesse fishing

There were 103 of the 8014 model rods built and 31 known to exist today

fly reel in left hand retrieve

FE Thomas Special Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 HL Leonard The Garrison-style grip measures 6"For sale here is a 90 3 2 6wt F. E. Thomas Special, serial number F62, 5 1 4 oz. Made in 1957 for Von Lengerke and Antoine, Chicago. Standard brown wraps with black tipping at HK & male ferrules. Cigar grip, screw down locking reel seat with wood spacer. Replacement bag. Original Thomas tube with remnants of original Thomas shield label. All original unaltered rod.