Thomas and Thomas Individualist bamboo rods have been the hallmark of the rodmaker’s art for more than 30 years. They have earned world-wide acclaim and are prized by serious anglers of all means who appreciate the investment of a lifetime. Thomas and Thomas rods have been thoughtfully chosen as gifts for royalty, heads of state, and captains of industry. Each rod receives the individual attention of Tom Dorsey, T&T’s master craftsman, right down to the smallest detail. They feature a hand-rubbed, high-gloss varnish finish, hand-wrought nickel silver reel seats with burled walnut spacers and the finest quality Portuguese cork grips. The unparalleled quality of these rods extends to such fine details as the gently sculptured sliding band on the reel seat, and the ultra-fine jeweler’s knurl at the edge of the sliding ring. There are simply no finer bamboo rods made, regardless of price. They are the aspiration of anglers devoted to the lure and lore of fly casting tradition. You will never experience more pleasurable or satisfying fly fishing.