Thompson, Norm - 1966 Tackle Catalog (Sam Carlson rods)

Thompson, Norm - 1966 Tackle Catalog (Sam Carlson rods)For sale here is a Norm Thompson tackle catalog from 1966. Includes one of the only published listings of the ultra scarce Sam Carlson "Thomas Four" rods. The most complete Norm Thompson catalog ever published. Done two years before the company's involvement with Lee Wulff. Includes many fine listings and illustrations of bamboo rods, classic reels and other accessory tackle. Excellent condition.

Mint unused

Only a few bubbles and embedded brush hairs

Para 15 bamboo rod

The diameter of the reel is 3 1/8" with a spool width of 5/8"

The vise is in excellent+ condition appearing to have only been inspected and assembled showing only minor handling marks

The reel weighs 17 1/8 oz

The reel weighs 5 3/4 oz

a 2" fighting butt

(15 1/4 oz

This is a good durable fishing rod that is plenty ready to go

with the nodes spaced 2" from one another for the length of the rod

This reel is fully machined from aerospace certified titanium bar stock