Thomas, F.E. – Brown Tone 6 wt. dup-review-publication The 5 1/2 inch Payne-style

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

85 ounces with backing on it

and ferrule plug

The original 212 was a two-piece configuration

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

Thomas, F.E. – Brown Tone 6 wt. dup-review-publication The 5 1/2 inch Payne-styleDescription 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