A little over a year and a half ago, when Thomas & Thomas announced the sale of all company assets and its manufacturing facility, the response from long time Thomas & Thomas rod owners was a bit unexpected. Typically, when brands with long histories and a loyal customer base change hands, the reaction is considerably negative. However, when word of the sale was spread by then CEO Gerry Metcalfe, the news was overwhelmingly met with cautious optimism. The fact of the matter was that the T&T name had lost its luster in recent years due to a myriad of reasons that included slipping product quality, poor customer service and a general lack of innovation. Customers looking to purchase a premium fly rod had moved on to brands like Sage, Scott, Orvis and G. Loomis, amongst others. Thomas and Thomas was no longer on most people's must have list. The buzz was that the new owner, Florida based businessman and fisherman Mark Richens, had the zeal and determination to get the company back on track and once again seat Thomas & Thomas amongst the pinnacle of fly rod makers. As we approach 2013, the Thomas & Thomas name is well on its way to restoring its former glory, due in no short part to the T&T 'No Sanctuary' NS5.
The Beauty of Custom Built Fly Rods
Gear Reviews » Multiple Fly Rod Weight Rankings » Yellowstone Angler
Thomas & Thomas Exocett Fly Rod Review - Trident Fly Fishing
SOLD! – Thomas & Thomas Aeros 804/4 – 8′ 4Pc 4Wt Fly Rod – BRAND NEW! – $390 – The First Cast – Hook, Line and Sinker's Fly Fishing Shop
Greys introduces new, budget-friendly Cruise fly rod and reel combo kit
Review: Sage IGNITER fly rod Hatch Magazine - Fly Fishing, etc.
Little Mountain, Big Threats Hatch Magazine - Fly Fishing, etc.
Thomas & Thomas Zone Series Fly Rod : My Thoughts
Thomas and Thomas 2012 Brochure by Chris Jackson - Issuu
Thomas & Thomas HS909 9' - 9wt Fly Rod - Spinoza Rod Company
Is 'lighter' always better? The North American Fly Fishing Forum - sponsored by Thomas Turner
Gear Review: Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods– All Points Fly Shop + Outfitter
Thomas and Thomas NS 5 Pennsylvania Fly Fishing
Thomas and Thomas Sextant Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3 2/2 #9 - Spinoza Rod Company