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It looks like Thomas & Thomas Rodmakers is in for the long haul. It's nice to see that the plant in MA will remain open and will be working on new rod lines for a long time. The latest rod is the NS 5. This is a fast action rod geared for guys fishing big rivers. I'm looking forward to testing the NS 5 on the river hopefully in a few weeks (if the weather stays the way it is).
From my understanding, all warranty's will still be honored and T&T is working hard to keep their company reputable.
Some of my old favorites include the LPS, the Paradigm, and of course the Vector series fly rods. The NS5 is a 4 piece 5wt rod and looks to be very promissing. Check out the T&T home page at, Thomas & Thomas . I'll post a full review of the NS 5 once I have a chance to cast it on a river. I can't wait!
April 05, 2011
Greenfield, MA - April 5, 2011. Chief Executive Officer of Thomas & Thomas Rodmakers Inc., Gerry Metcalfe, today announced the sale of all company assets.
The Thomas & Thomas brand, machinery, inventory and all other assets were sold to Islamorada, FL based fly fisherman Mark Richens. Concurrent to the asset purchase, Richens also agreed a deal to buy the Thomas & Thomas rod making facility in Greenfield, MA from Lon Deckard of Osprey, FL. The financial details of both transactions were undisclosed.
Metcalfe explained. The Thomas & Thomas brand is under new ownership. This brings to a conclusion the events of recent years that have troubled Thomas & Thomas Rodmakers. Despite my best efforts, issues arising from the withdrawal of bank funding following the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 have proven insurmountable. The team at T&T produced fly rods of the highest quality throughout difficult circumstances and I wish to take this opportunity to thank them for their hard work and professionalism.
"Tom Dorsey is focused upon rod design full time now and he has upwards of a dozen new rods at prototype stage" and T&T will continue making bamboo, glass and graphite rods in Massachusetts under the Thomas & Thomas brand and will seek to recruit key personnel locally. Mark also advised me that he intends to honor warranty repairs on existing T&T rods. He will be issuing his own press release to this effect once he has had chance to discuss his plans with the many industry figures that have supported Thomas and Thomas so loyally over the years.
After putting so much into the company I am delighted to see Thomas & Thomas in the hands of someone with a full appreciation for its rich, forty-year heritage. I know Lon Deckard feels the same way.
Mark Richens is a fanatical fly fisherman, a long time user of T&T rods and a regular on the saltwater flats and trout and salmon streams of North America and beyond. At 39, he has the drive and acumen to re-energize this prestigious brand. He is unwavering in his belief that there remains a place for high quality fly rods, built entirely in the USA by craftsmen. I wish him and all involved with his new company well for the future."
For further information: Mark Richens +1 305 304 9444
From my understanding, all warranty's will still be honored and T&T is working hard to keep their company reputable.
Some of my old favorites include the LPS, the Paradigm, and of course the Vector series fly rods. The NS5 is a 4 piece 5wt rod and looks to be very promissing. Check out the T&T home page at, Thomas & Thomas . I'll post a full review of the NS 5 once I have a chance to cast it on a river. I can't wait!
April 05, 2011
Greenfield, MA - April 5, 2011. Chief Executive Officer of Thomas & Thomas Rodmakers Inc., Gerry Metcalfe, today announced the sale of all company assets.
The Thomas & Thomas brand, machinery, inventory and all other assets were sold to Islamorada, FL based fly fisherman Mark Richens. Concurrent to the asset purchase, Richens also agreed a deal to buy the Thomas & Thomas rod making facility in Greenfield, MA from Lon Deckard of Osprey, FL. The financial details of both transactions were undisclosed.
Metcalfe explained. The Thomas & Thomas brand is under new ownership. This brings to a conclusion the events of recent years that have troubled Thomas & Thomas Rodmakers. Despite my best efforts, issues arising from the withdrawal of bank funding following the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 have proven insurmountable. The team at T&T produced fly rods of the highest quality throughout difficult circumstances and I wish to take this opportunity to thank them for their hard work and professionalism.
"Tom Dorsey is focused upon rod design full time now and he has upwards of a dozen new rods at prototype stage" and T&T will continue making bamboo, glass and graphite rods in Massachusetts under the Thomas & Thomas brand and will seek to recruit key personnel locally. Mark also advised me that he intends to honor warranty repairs on existing T&T rods. He will be issuing his own press release to this effect once he has had chance to discuss his plans with the many industry figures that have supported Thomas and Thomas so loyally over the years.
After putting so much into the company I am delighted to see Thomas & Thomas in the hands of someone with a full appreciation for its rich, forty-year heritage. I know Lon Deckard feels the same way.
Mark Richens is a fanatical fly fisherman, a long time user of T&T rods and a regular on the saltwater flats and trout and salmon streams of North America and beyond. At 39, he has the drive and acumen to re-energize this prestigious brand. He is unwavering in his belief that there remains a place for high quality fly rods, built entirely in the USA by craftsmen. I wish him and all involved with his new company well for the future."
For further information: Mark Richens +1 305 304 9444
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