A nice Thomas and Thomas Beaverkill model bamboo fly rod, 8', 2-piece, 2-tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #5736. Weighs 5.5 ounces. Mint condition, possibly lawn cast at most. Fast DF action. Three up node pattern and flamed cane. Apricot transparent main wraps with cinnamon edges. Dark brown at the ferrules with black edges. SRMC #12 carbide stripper and dark snake brand snake guides. The varnish is superb, a veritable pane of glass. The swiss ferrules are oxidized with a collar on the males. 6 1/2" grip shaped to a western profile with a hidden pocket cap. The seat is a nickel silver uplocking screwlock. The wood spacer is walnut shot through with dark veins and a smooth pane of glass varnish coat. The rod packs into a tan rod bag with a stiffener. The rod tube is black crackle painted with brass hardware and the T&T data sticker on the tube.
