Thomas and Thomas "Midge" Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6 Weight The butt section is shorter

The butt section is shorter than the other two sections

The box label states "7/8 spool" but this was either mislabeled or it may simply be a replacement box

The spool-side frame under the line guard has a missing piece but appears sound with no surrounding cracks

Older style ferrule plug

The rod features dark browntone cane with chestnut wraps

Thomas and Thomas "Midge" Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6 Weight The butt section is shorterFor sale here is a gorgeous Thomas & Thomas "Midge" bamboo rod 8' 2 2 for a 5 weight line. This is one of the hard to find varnished rods with polished aluminum tube the best of the best of the rods coming from T&T featured both. Rod is in mint condition having only been lawn casted. All sections are full length and straight. Up locking reel seat with engraved sliding ring. The cigar grip is 6 1 4" long. Brilliantly crafted swelled butt section and