Thomas Rod Company - Vintage South Bend 291

Thomas Rod Company - Vintage Rods/Reels

Seems to be a bamboo grip. Has 2 top pieces.

Vintage South Bend Fishing Fly Rod - (34-9' 3 piece bamboo)

African American Heritage Trail - North Waterfront Route

Thomas Rod Company - Vintage Rods/Reels

291 291 b c hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Thomas Rod Company - Vintage South Bend 291

RARE 1930 HEDDON #35 Peerless Bamboo Fly Rod 8 1/2' 3/1pc 2F 5wt

So what's the story with South Bend? - The Classic Fly Rod Forum

Iron Rods Concrete Loft Style Handmade Iron Bed model PANDORA

Thomas Rod Company - Vintage Rods/Reels

Thomas Rod Company - Vintage Rods/Reels

Thomas Rod Company - Vintage South Bend 291

South Bend - Model 291, 7'6 4/1 5wt Pack Rod - Freestone Vintage