Thomas and Thomas Classic Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 9'6" There is also an Orvis

There is also an Orvis yellow and black striped tube sock of the same vintage as the rod

in Summers' handwriting

This model was later dubbed the "Peerless" in 1911

The rod flexes deeply and has fine tips

Thomas and Thomas Classic Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 9'6" There is also an OrvisA Thomas and Thomas Classic model bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #4033 and weighs 5. 2 ounces on my scale. Very light use with a hint of hand soiling and slight brassing to the inner snake guides. Medium fast action and straight as a pin. Flamed and impregnated cane with a three up node pattern. Very light tan main wraps with brown edges and a band of black at the keeper and ferrules. Dark brown at the ferrules.