Aroner Hunt Pattern Salmon Rod 8'6" 3/2 #8/9 1 Weight A nice FE Thomas Dirigo

A nice FE Thomas Dirigo fly rod

which was slightly unusual for this model as they were often identical but not mirrored

riveted foot

Rod is straight and tight

Strong click check with an on/off button

Aroner Hunt Pattern Salmon Rod 8'6" 3/2 #8/9 1 Weight A nice FE Thomas DirigoThis Aroner Hunt Pattern Salmon Rod is new last year and lawn cast only! An 8'6" Hunt with 3 piece construction, 2 tips, and built for a #8 or #9 line. This rod is completely custom. Wrapped dark brown with yellow edges. Agate stripping guide. Step ferrules without the usual pot belly. Flamed cane with a 3 up node pattern. My usual varnish job. Mortised dark cherry root burl seat with a handmade black anodized uplocking screwlock reel seat, the latter