Thomas & Thomas Montana Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7

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For sale here is an early Thomas & Thomas Montana 8'6" 2/2 7wt bamboo rod from their Individualist Series, T&T's highest grade of rods. Serial no. 2494. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. 

The rod features mildly heat tempered impregnated cane with translucent caramel colored wraps and cinnamon tipping at the winding check, ferrules, and tip-tops. Blued guides and ferrules. The elegant Tom Maxwell script remains clean and bold. The tips are numbered for convenience. Handsome swelled butt, a hallmark of most T&T rods. Ring hook keeper. Reverse half wells grip 6" in length with light soiling and ridging. Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer. The step-down swiss style ferrules are size 14/64 with an excellent fit. The rod weighs 5.40 oz. The rod has a wonderful medium-fast action with plenty of power from the butt. Some may prefer a DT6. Includes the original bag with stiffening dowel and original tube with brass fittings.

Shipping Information
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Unless otherwise noted, all items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days upon receipt. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.