Our founder, Fred E. Thomas first crafted rods under the Thomas name in the late 1890's, after an association with some of the other great masters of his craft,

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The Thomas Rod Company has the perfect split bamboo fishing rod to meet every requirement of today's fisherman. Every Thomas rod is handmade
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Located near the historic Penobscot River, just a short walk from its orignal location, our shop

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Links from Thomas Rod Co


Please visit the following businesses and organizations that we are associated with:


The Art of Arthur Taylor

Award Winning Sporting Art

Penobscot River Restoration Trust
A non-profit project to restore the Atlantic Salmon to the Penobscot River.

Cortland Line Company
Top quality lines made specifically for your bamboo rod.

House of Hardy 
Makers of fine reels for Trout and Salmon fishing.

Trout Unlimited
Conserving, protecting, and restoring North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

Atlantic Salmon Federation
ASF is an international non-profit organization that promotes the conservation and wise management of wild Atlantic Salmon and their environment.

Story from ASF's Atlantic Salmon Journal about the Thomas Rod Co.

Bangor Daily News
Article about Thomas Rod Co.

WCSH6 Portland
Article and Video on Thomas Rod Co.






Thomas Rod Co. :: 19 Sargent Drive :: Brewer, ME 04412