For sale here is a gorgeous Thomas & Thomas "Midge" bamboo rod -- 8' 2/2 for a 5 weight line. Serial no. 2927 which dates the rod to 1976-1977. 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 excellent+ condition having been fished sparingly. All sections are full length and straight. Brilliantly crafted swelled butt section and blued hardware. The rod features one and two dots at the tip section ferrules to distinguish one from another. The cigar grip is 6 1/4" long with only light soiling and handling marks. Up-locking reel seat with engraved sliding ring over a mortised walnut spacer. The step-down Swiss-style ferrules are size 14/64 with an excellent fit. The last owner had Dave Kenney make a ferrule plug which is an added bonus. The rod weighs 4 1/2 oz. Terrific, smooth medium-fast action with plenty of power from the swelled butt and fine tips to allow for finesse and tippet protection. A wonderful trout rod. Includes original cloth bag with stiffener and unlabeled highly polished aluminum tube in amazing condition itself.