The first 800

A couple weeks ago, we mentioned the fact that the first time Thomas & Thomas offered a catalog, Tom Dorsey and Tom Maxwell received 800 requests almost immediately. A groundswell like that feels more like something you’d get in response to a social media campaign today—instead of a single print ad in 1969.

Well, in the spirit of that auspicious event, and our deeper dive into the realm of digital and social media, we’re holding our very first Thomas & Thomas fly rod giveaway.

When we reach 800 likes on Facebook, 800 follows on Twitter and 800 subscribers to our monthly newsletter, we will draw one lucky winner from that pool. That winner will be able to select one rod from any line that is presently in the T&T catalog—except for bamboo. Our apologies to the T&T bamboo faithful.

One rod from any line, in any weight and any length. Helix, Horizon II, NS5, SSS, TNT, Spey, Switch and even Heirloom glass lines are all fair game. From big salt to small stream, the choice is yours.

Maybe you’ve always wanted to own one. Maybe you already do. Either way, this is your chance to own one of the finest, hand-crafted, American made fly rods on the market today—and all you have to do to be eligible is be one of the first 800 to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

Let’s see if we can get any faster of a response today than The Toms did in ’69.

Spread the word…and good luck!

Sweet action: Our new Bamboo Switch

April 10, 2012 T&T 2 comments

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There is no doubt that the Switch category has generated a huge amount of excitement amongst anglers. We see no reason why bamboo enthusiasts can’t get in on the fun. Which is why we were delighted to discover that our master bamboo-craftsman, Troy Jacques, had embarked on a little project of his own while Tom

Meet the NS5 – No Sanctuary

March 22, 2012 T&T Reply

A couple of our new product introductions are already exceeding all expectations. We’ll share some love about our new TNT line-up in another post, but the NS5 (NS = No Sanctuary), our new fast-action five-weight is off and running. We could say flying off the shelves, but in reality they never make it to the shelves in our warehouse…our dealers and distributors are grabbing them as soon as our signature’s on them.

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We know there were those among you who questioned our decision to launch a fast trout rod— and indeed Tom Dorsey had reservations. But this is a Tom Dorsey-designed fast five. It is not a broomstick by any means, but it does have serious reserves of power. Experienced casters are regularly touting this rod as one of the best distance rods they have ever cast. We had the rod at the IFTD show in New Orleans last August and industry professionals were returning from the casting pond shaking their heads in disbelief. If/when you get a chance, give this rod a try – it’s not the ONE…but for many it’s definitely their 5.

The response we’ve been getting from the folks that have been fishing them has been very good as well — like this review on Fly Life Online, a site dedicated to fly fishing in Australia and New Zealand. And just in case you have reservations about whether this fast-action rod will cushion tippet, guide John Coles, proves otherwise with these photos of a few fish its been catching in notoriously tricky New Zealand waters: