FE Thomas Dirigo Fly Rod 8' 3/1 #5 8'8" the hollow building makes this

the hollow building makes this rod a very light tool with a pleasant fast action

All of the clasps and hinges are in fine working order

The rod includes a replacement bag and an aluminum tube with a partial Orvis label

For sale here is a Hardy Bros

FE Thomas Dirigo Fly Rod 8' 3/1 #5 8'8" the hollow building makes thisAn 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"