Downes, Jim – 7' 6" 5 wt. Thomas Special Mahogany bamboo fly

Thomas Special Mahogany bamboo fly rod

The grip measures 6 3/4 inches with minor ridging at the upper third

The rod builders were older craftsmen who made rods at their own pace

the original hangtag

a one-time owner of Thomas & Thomas

Downes, Jim – 7' 6" 5 wt. Thomas Special Mahogany bamboo flyDescription Particulars For sale is a Jim Downes bamboo rod 7' 6 2 2 5wt. The rod is in new condition. All sections are full length and straight. Medium tempered bamboo with forest green wraps tipped black along with burgundy in a few choice locations. The grip measures 6" and has 1 4" rings. Outfitted with blued cap and ring over the well modeled spacer. The ferrules have a perfect fit. The rod weighs 3. 90 oz. In my hand, the rod is on the medium