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We make timeless classics from bamboo and fiberglass and modern masterpieces using the latest graphite and resins. Rods designed by fanatics for uncompromising performance.

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Page 1: Thomas & Thomas 2013 Catalog

F I N E F L Y F I S H I N G

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We make the kind of rods others would make in an ideal world.

We make timeless classics from bamboo and fiberglass and modern

masterpieces using the latest graphite and resins. Rods designed by

fanatics for uncompromising performance. Rods crafted with pride

by artisans for unparalleled quality. Rods built from scratch in New

England because we’re proud of America’s rich fly fishing heritage.

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We strive to create the business you would build if you were in our shoes.

We care more about respect from our customers than maximizing

rod sales. We’re concerned less with what makes conglomerate

overlords or hotshot MBA’s happy (we don’t have either). We’re

focused upon finding what thrills you and us as anglers and

contributing daily to this sport we’re all obsessed with.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.ITINERANTANGLER.COM

“Presidents have commissioned rods from T&T to

give to heads of state and royalty. There is a business

model for this type of manufacturer - think Bentley

automobiles or Perazzi shotguns. Thomas & Thomas

makes functional pieces of art.”

T h e r o d s y o u ’ l l e v e n t u a l l y o w n

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WE MAKE FINE FLY

RODS

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WE EXIST TO MAKE RODS FOR YOUWe exist to enrich your fly fishing experience.

Be you a travelling angler chasing silver across multiple continents or an equally committed fly fisher

that never ventures further than your local stream, Thomas & Thomas is with you all the way.

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We make rods for enthusiasts because that’s what we are.

We just don’t have many customers who are occasional fly fishers.

This fact is supported by Field & Stream’s recent report that T&T

ranks number three in terms of the rods used to capture IGFA world

records. You may not find this remarkable – we’ve been making the

world’s finest rods for well over forty years. But consider that we

have only ever sold a small number of rods per annum compared to

the brands that occupy the positions around us.

Serious anglers seek out serious equipment.

We are proud that, more often than not, their search leads them to

Thomas & Thomas. Prouder still that our warranty registration cards

tell us that once a customer chooses a T&T they go on to purchase

many more (we’re not going to tell you how many because you might

worry our rods are too addictive).

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.FIELDANDSTREAM.COM

“Some companies, before the invasion of MBA’s, sought

quality over quantity. I have a T&T Paradigm, LPS and

Horizon. Unlikely I’ll ever get rid of any of them.”

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We believe small streams and spring creeks represent the very essence of fly fishing. An up close

and personal experience with native trout evolved to the maximum with anti-predator awareness.

Thomas & Thomas builds small stream rods to deliver precise, delicate presentations at close range.

Rods that cast in a way that you will feel, but the trout won’t – at least until its too late.

WE MAKE RODS FOR STREAMS

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.WASHINGTONFLYFISHING.COM

“It’s the T&T hands down. Superior rods not only in casting

but in fishing. Go cast one, you’ll see what I mean. Especially

the Helix - the sweet spot on that rod is nine feet long.

Absoluuuuut Butter.”

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ESP Extra sensory presentations for confined spaces.

When the conditions call for precision and finesse, add a sixth sense to your casting arsenal. This is a rod series for babbling brooks, rich chalk streams and technical spring creeks. The ESP feels light in the hand and flexes with minimal haul for smooth, controlled casts at short and medium distances. In confined spaces, the rod’s action will enable anglers to get creative with roll casts and ‘bow and arrow’ target shooting. If longer presentations are required the ESP possesses plenty of reserve power—and backbone to handle bigger fish.

The detail: Clear graphite blank, western grip, milled aluminum, up-locking reel seat, tiger maple spacer.

Helix Medium action for casters that seek maximum feel.

In the lightest line weights the Helix series seems tailor-made for small stream work. The medium action facilitates quick, precise presentations at short range and transmits a comfortable level of ‘feel’ even with a short line. Should the need arise to place a longer cast upstream, you will find the Helix possesses plenty of reserve yet still delivers the fly with satisfying finesse.

The detail: Dark blue blank, western grip, up-locking pewter reel seat, bubinga wood spacer.

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankHE 863-4 4 Medium 8’6” #3 $750 $375 HE 864-4 4 Medium 8’6” #4 $750 $375 HE 904-4 4 Medium 9’0” #4 $750 $375

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Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankESP 763-4 4 Med 7’6” #3 $720 $360 ESP 764-4 4 Med 7’6” #4 $720 $360 ESP 765-4 4 Med 7’6” #5 $720 $360 ESP 803-4 4 Med 8’0” #3 $730 $365 ESP 804-4 4 Med 8’0” #4 $730 $365ESP 805-4 4 Med 8’0” #5 $730 $365

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We know larger rivers present even larger challenges.

Longer casts, bulkier flies, stronger winds. The performance of you and your

rod will determine how well you overcome them. For rivers, Thomas & Thomas

builds crisper rods for lazer-like accuracy without ever sacrificing the ability to

cushion the connection between light tippets and large fish.

WE MAKE RODS FOR RIVERS

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankHE 905-4 4 Med 9’0” #5 $760 $380 HE 906-4 4 Med 9’0” #6 $760 $380

LPS II The medium action feel and accuracy of our legendary LPS – now in a four-piece rod.

Designed specifically for the stealth and delicacy that highly technical trout fisheries demand. Wherever extremely wary fish are rising in smooth, glassy water, you will find the conditions for this rod series to excel. LPS II rods handle long leaders and accurately deliver dry flies at all distances, providing the ultimate experience in feel and control. Sensitivity in the upper sections of the LPS II makes it a versatile tool, perfectly able to make the transition to small nymphs or streamers when conditions dictate.

The detail: Clear graphite blank, western grip, milled black aluminum, up-locking reel seat, tiger maple spacer.

HelixMedium action for casters that seek maximum feel.

In the mid line weights the Helix series is tailor-made for dry fly fishing. The medium action facilitates quick, precise presentations at all but the furthest distances and transmits a comfortable level of ‘feel’, even with a short line. Should the need arise to place a longer cast upstream you will find the Helix possesses plenty of reserve yet still delivers the fly with satisfying finesse.

The detail: Dark blue blank, western grip, up-locking pewter reel seat, bubinga wood spacer.

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Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankLPSII 864-4 4 Med 8’6” #4 $750 $375 LPSII 865-4 4 Med 8’6” #5 $750 $375 LPSII 904-4 4 Med 9’0” #4 $770 $385 LPSII 905-4 4 Med 9’0” #5 $800 $400

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NSFast action, distance rods for big water and big fish.

Thomas & Thomas launched the NS in a 5 weight for the 2012 season and it quickly established itself as our number one seller for the year. For 2013 we have added a six weight. We’ve enjoyed some amazing correspondence from customers in awe of the capabilities of these rods. Evidently big water trout anglers recognize the benefits inherent in the design. The NS is a special rod – light and thin but with incredible power thanks to its multi modulus design. With the new 6 weight we expect the NS to move beyond big water trout applications and become a favorite with small summer salmon and steelhead anglers as well.

The detail: Dark olive blank, western grip, up-locking clear anodized reel seat, black spacer.

“An old friend is back in town. Thomas & Thomas - under new management, is back at IFTD 2011 with

some truly inspired new offerings. First let me say that every T&T rod we cast impressed us but our

recommendation is the 9’ 5 wt ‘No Sanctuary’. The first time this rod loaded I thought WOW. This 4

piece feels and casts like a 1 piece. It has the power to cast to the backing and the delicacy you need

for a spring creek. Its the closest thing to perfection I’ve cast.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON GINKANDGASOLINE.COM

SSSMedium fast action, tailored for the challenges of big dry flies and anadromous fish.

With two handed rods seemingly ubiquitous on many famous salmon and steelhead rivers, at times it seems as though single handers have been forgotten. That’s not the case here at Thomas & Thomas. The ‘Salmon & Steelhead Special’ is our reminder to salmon and steelhead junkies to ‘try the dry’. The SSS rods are designed for delivering big bugs, bombers and wulffs with all-important accuracy. The medium fast action facilitates smooth, controlled casts, even with highly wind resistant flies. Strength in the lower sections of the rod enables good hook setting and authoritative fish fighting. The 9’6” configuration is the optimum length to assist in deep wading situations but still enable a rod that has the strength for powerful migratory fish.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, full wells grip, anodized black up-locking reel seat.

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Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankNS 905-4 4 Fast 9’0” #5 $800 $400 NS 906-4 4 Fast 9’0” #6 $820 $410

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankSSS 967-4 4 Med/Fast 9’6” #7 $800 $400 SSS 968-4 4 Med/Fast 9’6” #8 $800 $400

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Nowhere are the demands on the angler and his

tackle more acute than in saltwater.

Delivering fast, accurate casts to moving targets in

howling winds is often the order of the day. It’s arguably

the most difficult challenge in fly fishing and one that is

dear to Thomas & Thomas’s heart. From our center of

excellence in Islamorada, Florida we develop rods that

edge the odds in favor of the angler. Rods with the power

to deliver the fly, set the hook and fight the fish – ruthless,

uncompromising rods.

WE MAKE RODS FOR THE SALT

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“Thomas & Thomas rods are very highly rated. I have been

a guide for a long time and its all I will fish. Their rods are as

perfect as you will find.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON FIELDANDSTREAM.COM

TNT Ultra fast action windcheater for advanced casters.

As saltwater anglers we endure a love-hate relationship with the ever-present wind. You know it and we know it – the biggest fish get caught on the windiest days. The new Thomas & Thomas TNT Saltwater Series is designed to ensure that you are equipped to deliver heavy flies in to relentless winds with an unprecedented level of power and accuracy. And if the fish changes course simply pick it up, shoot in to the back cast and lay it back out. This is a rod for advanced casters and die-hards of the flats. If you pray that tomorrow your favorite weather girl calls for clear skies and 20 mph winds then you owe it to yourself to check out the TNT series – pure dynamite.

The detail: Dark red blank, full wells grip, up-locking clear anodized reel seat.

Horizon II Medium fast action, a stalwart that keeps getting the job done.

The HII could be described as the rod series that refuses to go away. Each year we discuss removing it from our catalog and placing it on ‘special order’ status. And then we look at the numbers and recall the many conversations we have had that year with saltwater flyrodders that feel this is the best saltwater fly rod ever designed. Under normal circumstances we avoid making such hyperbolic claims, but the Horizon II just attracts over-the-top accolades – the striper crowd love it for its lifting power, permit guys dig the way it enables them to open up their loops and lob heavy crab flies, tarpon anglers appreciate its ability to load in close for cloudy day shots and yet still power out a full fly line if desired, bonefishermen feel it enables them to feather in bead eyed flies to tailers in a way that stiffer rods don’t . . . . the list goes on.

The detail: Dark blue blank, full wells grip, up-locking black anodized reel seat.

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Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankTNT 907S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #7 $820 $410 TNT 908S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #8 $820 $410 TNT 909S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #9 $820 $410 TNT 910S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #10 $850 $425 TNT 911S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #11 $880 $440TNT 912S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #12 $880 $440

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankHII 906S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #6 $770 $385 HII 907S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #7 $780 $390 HII 908S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #8 $780 $390 HII 909S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #9 $790 $395 HII 910S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #10 $800 $400 HII 911S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #11 $800 $400 HII 912S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #12 $830 $415 HII 8613S 2 Fast 8’6” #13 $840 $420 HII 86BW 2 Fast 8’6” #14-16 $980 $490

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Switch Medium fast action for effortless casting with one or two hands.

The Switch movement continues to gather momentum and as a fly fishing category we can now firmly state that Switch is here to stay. With this in mind we’ve beefed up our Switch series. Each new model comes in a four-piece configuration and offers a level of feel and versatility that will appeal to trout, steelhead and salmon anglers alike. These rods offer a moderate fast action for effortless single and double handed casting. The culmination of two years of experimentation by T&T rod designer, Tom Dorsey, our prototype models have already found favor among trout nympher’s, summer steelheader’s and in the case of the 11’6” 7 weight, as the perfect rod for Atlantic salmon fishing from the canoe - Canadian style.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, switch grip, up locking clear anodized reel seat, black spacer.

DNAClassic progressive action in a new generation of spey rod.

The DNA action is a classic, progressive design, inspired by T&T’s original DH series. The highly regarded DH1307-3 and DH1409-5 rods were used as the benchmark for the development of these new DNA blanks. By taking advantage of recent developments in materials, we’ve achieved the same smooth actions in a significantly lighter, slimmer bank and multi-piece configurations that perform like three-piece rods. We recommend the DNA action for anglers seeking two handed rods that will do it all – skagit, scandi, spey, and overhead - with ease. The DNA is the perfect ‘all rounder’ and the best choice for experienced casters fishing mid belly length lines and longer.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, spey grip, down-locking clear anodized reel seat, black spacer.

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankDNA 1307-4 4 Progressive 13’0” #7 450-525 gr. $980 $490 DNA 1368-4 4 Progressive 13’6” #8 475-550 gr. $990 $495 DNA 1409-5 5 Progressive 14’0” #9 500-650 gr. $1,120 $560DNA 1510-5 5 Progressive 15’0” #10 575-700 gr. $1,150 $575

Overhead, Switch, Skagit, Scandi or Spey. Whatever your preferred flavor.

Are two hands really better than one? The answer is definitely – sometimes. Thomas & Thomas has

been at the forefront of North American development in this field since the introduction of our double

handed rods in the 1980’s. Many of the most advanced casters in the world have name-checked T&T as

the best two handed rods around. We design rods for energy efficiency enabling you to cover big water

in search of big fish – the fish of a thousand casts. Long heads or short heads, on top or down deep, we

design rods that allow you to paint the pool one smooth stroke at a time.

WE MAKE RODS FOR TWO HANDS

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Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankSW 1006-4 4 Med/Fast 10’ #6 $880 $440 SW 1007-4 4 Med/Fast 10’ #7 $890 $445 SW 1008-4 4 Med/Fast 10’ #8 $890 $445SW 1167-4 4 Med/Fast 11’6” #7 $910 $455

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DNA-XFFaster tip action for effortless touch and go casting.

This ‘extra fast’ design flexes more in the upper and less in to the butt sections. It produces a crisp, sharp feel that is perfect for throwing tight loops with a short casting stroke. We especially like this action for throwing floating and intermediate ‘scandi’ heads for salmon and steelhead and for overhead casting for stripers in the surf. As such we recommend the DNA-XF action for anglers who predominantly fish near the surface and enjoy Scandinavian underhand ‘touch and go’ styles of casting. It is also the recommended action for long distance overhead casting.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, spey grip, down-locking clear anodized reel seat.

DNA-XDLaunch skagit heads with authority with this new deep loading taper.

The ‘extra deep’ action is designed to be stiffer in the tip and fuller flexing deep in to the handle of the rod. It’s optimized for sweeping heavy terminal tackle from the water and launching short heavy heads with authority. This rod has been thoroughly tested with the popular skagit lines of the moment and the results have been excellent. We recommend the DNA-XD action for anglers who predominantly fish deep and utilize ‘sustained anchor’ styles of casting with Skagit heads.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, spey grip, down-locking black anodized reel seat.

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankDNA 1208-4XD 4 Extra Deep 12’0” #8 475-550 gr. $980 $490

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankDNA 1176/7-4XF 4 Extra fast 11’7” #6/7 375-450 gr. $960 $480 DNA 1267-4XF 4 Extra fast 12’6” #7 425-500 gr. $970 $485 DNA 1298-4XF 4 Extra fast 12’9” #8 475-550 gr. $980 $490 DNA 1339-4XF 4 Extra fast 13’3” #9 500-650 gr. $990 $495

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.ANGLINGREPORT.COM

“The Thomas & Thomas Double Handed rod is an

utter delight to cast. If you don’t have one you are

missing a wonderful experience.”

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Good times, great friends, beautiful places and memorable fish.

There comes a point in every trip, in every season and in every angling career

when you just want to sit back and savor the enormous pleasures of a life framed

by fly fishing.

At Thomas & Thomas we take our role seriously. We believe that an appreciation

for fine tackle, handcrafted with pride, is an integral component of our sport’s

magical allure. When you’ve just watched your son catch his first trout or your

oldest friend land his largest tarpon, we want it to be a Thomas & Thomas rod

that’s by your side. These are the moments that make it all worthwhile – for you

and for us.

WE MAKE RODS WITH HEART AND SOUL

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Heirloom Replicating the sweet action of bamboo with durable fiberglass.

For today’s angling purists, who delight in a fly rod that ‘paints’ the fly on the water, T&T created the Heirloom Series. Heirloom’s action is beyond sweet and subtle; just close your eyes while casting and you’ ll feel the smooth recovery of high-end bamboo. Achieved by using the latest generation of high-tech glass fibers, our Heirloom Series is designed to replicate bamboo’s classic action in rich fly fishing tradition.

The detail: Olive blank, western grip, up-locking bright reel seat, bubinga spacer.

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod BlankFR 763-3 3 Subtle 7’6” #3 $700 $350 FR 764-3 3 Subtle 7’6” #4 $700 $350 FR 765-3 3 Subtle 7’6” #5 $700 $350 FR 804-3 3 Subtle 8’0” #4 $700 $350 FR 805-3 3 Subtle 8’ #5 $700 $350

IndividualistThe world’s finest collector grade bamboo fly rods.

Our finest bamboo fly rods are designed with a complex taper that turns from a delicate tip top to the distinctive T&T swelled butt, and come with an extra tip. Built from the finest individually selected Tonkin cane, the flamed bamboo is complemented by translucent and cinnamon edging guide wraps, along with medium brown ferrule wraps.

Appointments• Rods for #2, #3 and #4 lines feature a nickel silver butt cap and oxidized black

sliding ring, with burled walnut reel seat spacer and Cigar grip.• Rods for #5, #6, #7 and #8 lines are fitted with hand-buffed nickel silver up-

locking reel seat, mortised burled walnut spacer and Western grip.• Individualist Collector Grade rods have two mirror image tips, made from the same

culm of bamboo with identical node positioning.

All the above rods are available in 3 piece configurations for an upgrade price of $750.

Model Pcs Action Length Line Rod Collectors GradeBaby Creek 2 Sweet 6’6” #3 $3,150 $3,750 The Gnat 2 Sweet 6’6” #4 $3,150 $3,750 The TTT 2 Sweet 7’0” #2 $3,150 $3,750 Trico 2 Sweet 7’0” #3 $3,150 $3,750 Midge 2 Sweet 7’0” #4 $3,150 $3,750 Caenis 2 Sweet 7’6” #3 $3,150 $3,750 Specialist 2 Sweet 7’6” #4 $3,150 $3,750 Hendrickson 2 Sweet 7’6” #5 $3,150 $3,750 Limestoner 2 Sweet 8’0” #4 $3,150 $3,750 Beaverkill 2 Sweet 8’0” #5 $3,150 $3,750 Henry’s Fork 2 Sweet 8’6” #5 $3,150 $3,750 Montana 2 Sweet 8’6” #6 $3,150 $3,750 Grilse 2 Sweet 8’6” #7 $3,250 $3,950 Salmon 2 Sweet 8’6” #8 $3,250 $3,950 Saltwater 2 Sweet 9’0” #9 $3,500 $4,200 Switch 2 Sweet 10’0” #7 $3,950 $4,600

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Thomas & Thomas was founded in 1969 by rod builders, Tom Dorsey and Tom Maxwell.

Their background in bamboo possessed the two Tom’s with a rare and

uncompromising obsession for detail. To their minds, the ‘labor of love’

involved in constructing collector-grade bamboo was too precious to

be tainted by anything but the finest cork, components and finishes to

complete the rod.

The genius of T&T was in upholding the same obsession for detail as they began experimenting with new graphite materials.

Dozens of blanks could be built in the time it took to build one from

bamboo. For many, this meant the ‘plastic’ rods were not worthy of the

same attention in terms of their handles, reel seats, ferrules,

guides and wraps. T&T took the opposite view and raised the bar for

graphite excellence.

Today, this ethos is imprinted upon our DNA.

Every T&T employee is empowered to inspect and reject rods at each stage

of the build process. A speck of dust in the paint and the rod gets rejected

when it arrives to be ferruled. An imperfect ferrule and the rod is rejected

when it arrives to be mounted. Nobody at Thomas & Thomas is paid based

on the quantity they produce, rather everyone is judged on the quality they

put out.

Annually, we make fewer than a hundred bamboo rods, a few hundred glass rods and a few thousand graphite rods.

Our attention to detail is consistent across our entire line. Aesthetically,

our rods are rated as ‘second to none’ by fly fishing enthusiasts around

the world. It’s the Thomas & Thomas ‘Look’ – the look of the rods you’ll

eventually own.

THIS IS OUR STORY

TRUE TO OUR ROOTS – THE T&T ‘LOOK’

Not many companies survive as long as we have by making fine fly rods

in the USA so our history is a special one.

Mixing a storied bamboo workshop with innovative graphite production fascinates

non-conformists. Yes its eccentric, but to the man on the street, so is fly fishing.

Fortunately, kindred spirits seek us out and the Thomas & Thomas legend lives on.

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We take great pride in building rods that are pleasing to the arm as well as the eye.

We build rods that communicate. Rods that prompt you to intuitively

adjust your stroke to produce the perfect cast. We believe it’s not always

about building rods that are faster or lighter or stronger. It’s about building

performance rods that get the job done, time after time.

When it comes to our design philosophy we tell it like it is and try to avoid blinding you with science.

That’s not to say there isn’t any – the quest for fly rod perfection is a

never-ending journey. Tom Dorsey was among the first rod builders to start

experimenting with graphite back in the 1970’s. Today, he remains obsessed

with pushing the boundaries to find new materials and tapers that improve

performance. Dorsey calls it ‘tinkering’ but, in fairness, it takes a lot more

than that to produce rods that feel like the rods you’ll eventually own.

ALWAYS AN EYE TO THE FUTURE – THE T&T ‘FEEL’

“I had the chance of spending some time in the T&T factory in

Massachusetts. I was able to interview some of the craftsmen and

women who told my listeners about their jobs. I quickly realised how

dedicated the employees were in producing a fine product. They talked

about quality control with pride. Everyone from the office junior to the

master craftsmen were proud of the label Made in the USA.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.FISHING.CO.UK

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WE MAKE THIS COMMITMENT TO YOU.

If you know exactly what you would like to purchase, you can order

online through our website or by calling the factory direct. If you

require expert assistance relating to your local fisheries or if you

wish to test cast a rod we urge you to visit an Authorized Thomas &

Thomas dealer – our network of quality, specialty fly shops around

the world.

We view these shops as our partners and they are pivotal in assisting

us to serve you. They also work with us in new product development,

ensuring we evolve as they and their customers do.

WHERE TO BUYOur customer service will exude the same quality as our rods.When you call or email Thomas & Thomas we will always endeavor to

provide a prompt response. Even if you have a query that doesn’t relate

directly to one of our products we’ll do our best to help you. A wealth of

fly fishing knowledge resides within these four walls and we’re happy to

share it.

We stand behind our rods with an original owner, lifetime warranty.We have updated our website to allow you to request a repair online.

We urge you to utilize this facility before you ship your rod to us at

the shop. This gives us advance warning and enables us to begin to

cut the patterns and prepare the parts in order that we can expedite

your repair.

We will never be able to match the turnaround times of those rod

brands that simply send out a replacement rod, but we hope you

appreciate our ‘Made in USA’ and ‘Repair rather than Replace’

approach - we believe it offers benefits all around, not least to the

environment. If you are worried about being without a rod for an

upcoming fishing trip please let us know. We can usually arrange a

suitable loan rod.

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In certain countries we work with Thomas & Thomas Authorized

Distributors, ensuring that physical distances and language

barriers do not impede your ability to purchase and enjoy

Thomas & Thomas products.

To locate your nearest dealer or distributor please visit

www.thomasandthomas.com/world and click on your country.

If you require assistance please feel free to email

[email protected] or call us on +1 413 475-3840.

Our hours of business are 9am – 5pm EST,

Monday thru Friday excluding USA holidays.

WHERE TO BUY

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F I N E F L Y F I S H I N G

Thomas & Thomas627 Barton Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301

Phone: (413) 475-3840 Fax: (413) 475-3673

[email protected]

www.thomasandthomas.com

Your local dealer

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