Thompson, Norm - 1966 Tackle Catalog (Sam Carlson rods) 9' Appears to have been well

Appears to have been well fished judging by the grip soiling but is in great fishing shape

This is a Stan Bogdan-type ultra light trout reel "RECREATION" manufactured by Joe Janciuras

mortised curly maple cap and ring

uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer

An excellent Walt Carpenter 6' 7

Thompson, Norm - 1966 Tackle Catalog (Sam Carlson rods) 9' Appears to have been wellFor 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, two years before the company's involvement with Lee Wulff. Includes many fine listings and illustrations of bamboo rods (Winston, Orvis, Leonard, Hardy, Pezon et Michel), Jon Tarantino and Phillipson fiberglass rods, classic reels (Hardy,