Thomas, F.E. – Brown Tone 6 wt. dup-review-publication and Duplicate Mk II check

and Duplicate Mk II check with extra spring and pawl

Marty has not made many 7' 6" rods and these are well sought after and often listed for more than this one

and ferrule plug

The 5 1/2 inch Payne-style grip appears to have been slightly modified

Thomas, F.E. – Brown Tone 6 wt. dup-review-publication and Duplicate Mk II checkDescription Particulars For your consideration is an all original FE Thomas Special Brown Tone fly rod. This is a 9' 0" three piece 6 or 7 weight weighing 5. 50 ounces. This rod consists of medium tempered cane with dark chestnut brown wraps. The 6 inch grip displays some ridging with more prominence near the reel seat mostly on the underside of the grip. There is also a small piece of cork absent see last photo. Hardy style aluminum downlinking