Thompson, Norm - Mid 1960s Tackle Catalog (Sam Carlson rods)

Thompson, Norm - Mid 1960s Tackle Catalog (Sam Carlson rods)For sale here is a Norm Thompson tackle catalog from the mid 1960s. Includes one of the only published listings of the ultra scarce Sam Carlson "Thomas Four" rods. Includes many fine listings and illustrations of bamboo rods (Orvis, Leonard, Hardy, Phillipson), classic reels (Hardy, Pflueger, and more) and other accessory tackle. Excellent condition. 64 pages.

1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm

The book starts with the raw bamboo

whose friendship extended beyond the numerous visits to Carmichael's workshop

Varnished spanish cedar spacer with a cap and ring seat

The reverse half wells grip measures 6" with only the slightest of handling marks

Nice copy for any library

It's used but very well cared for

weighing 4

The Husky was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels

The last snake guide on the butt section is slightly bent

The reel diameter is 3 1/2” with a spool width of 1 1/16”

This seat is a reproduction of the all-metal seats found on the early Payne and Leonard rods though the nickel silver tube has been turned down precisely and more thinly to save weight