The other day, Chris Bogart stopped by, and I showed him this rod. We both 
agreed, that anyone who owned this rod also had the power to make Reed Curry

give up all his worldly posessions. The rod is simply the best light wet fly

rod I have ever handled. It is light and soft, but has just enough butt 
strength to cast a reasonable loop. I can't imagine anything better for 
fishing small soft hackles. If you are persuaded by Reed's arguments, here is

a rod to consider. The rod is an F.E. Thomas Special, 3 piece 8 foot for a 4

weight line. Sections are 32 1/2" long. The measurements are with varnish off.

0- .062
5- .075
10-.103
15-.118
20-.130
25-.142
30-.153
35-.165
40-.183
45-.192
50-.204
55-.216
60-.228
65-.234
70-.258
75-.274
80-.285
85-.304
87-.314 - This is where the grip starts - Ferrules appear to be a 10 and a 15.
The rod is an example of Thomas' best work, and is wrapped with fancy trim 
and intermediates. If anyone wants to go to that kind of trouble, let me 
know, and I will send the details