put it under a bright light to see the "stealth" inscription written on both sides of the spigot ferrule
Rod was made in 2001 and remains in unused condition
Gold and red tipping at the winding check
the only thing of note being that at some point two screws were put into the underside of the brass foot alongside the existing rivets for additional support (though they are nicely sunk and the foot is tight so it was a professional job) and the pillar closest to the reel foot has some minor line burn
The olive rod bag is correct but there is no hang tag
FE Thomas Bangor Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 6'8" put it under a brightAn FE Thomas Bangor" bamboo fly rod 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. The rod weighs 5 ounces. DF action. Used condition with casting cracks at the ferrule wraps, chips here and there in the varnish, and some visible wear to the reverse twist snake guides. This is a fairly rare Thomas model with a bit over 1,000 made. Light wheat straw color cane with red wraps and 3 3 1 signatures. No edges. No keeper. The snakes are reverse twist