Thomas and Thomas 2012 Brochure

F I N E F L Y F I S H I N G

2012

We make the kind of rods others would make in an ideal world.

We make timeless classics from bamboo and fiberglass and modern

masterpieces using the latest graphite and resins. Rods designed by

fanatics for uncompromising performance. Rods crafted with pride

by artisans for unparalleled quality. Rods built from scratch in New

England because we’re proud of America’s rich fly fishing heritage.

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T H O M A S & T H O M A S

The rods you’ll eventually own

We strive to create the business you would build if you were in our shoes.

We care more about respect from our customers than maximizing

rod sales. We’re concerned less with what makes conglomerate

overlords or hotshot MBA’s happy (we don’t have either). We’re

focused upon finding what thrills you and us as anglers and

contributing daily to this sport we’re all obsessed with.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.ITINERANTANGLER.COM

“Presidents have commissioned rods from T&T to

give to heads of state and royalty. There is a business

model for this type of manufacturer - think Bentley

automobiles or Perazzi shotguns. Thomas & Thomas

makes functional pieces of art.”

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WE MAKE FINE FLY

RODS

F I N D O U T M O R E W W W . T H O M A S A N D T H O M A S . C O M

WE EXIST TO MAKE RODS FOR YOUWe exist to enrich your fly fishing experience.

Be you a travelling angler chasing silver across multiple continents or an equally committed fly fisher

that never ventures further than your local stream, Thomas & Thomas is with you all the way.



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We make rods for enthusiasts because that’s what we are.

We just don’t have many customers who are occasional fly fishers.

This fact is supported by Field & Stream’s recent report that T&T

ranks number three in terms of the rods used to capture IGFA world

records. You may not find this remarkable – we’ve been making the

world’s finest rods for well over forty years. But consider that we

have only ever sold a comparatively small number of rods per annum

compared to the brands that occupy the positions around us.

Serious anglers seek out serious equipment.

We are proud that, more often than not, their search leads them to

Thomas & Thomas. Prouder still that our warranty registration cards

tell us that once a customer chooses a T&T they go on to purchase

many more (we’re not going to tell you how many because you might

worry our rods are too addictive).


WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.FIELDANDSTREAM.COM

“Some companies, before the invasion of MBA’s, sought

quality over quantity. I have a T&T Paradigm, LPS and

Horizon. Unlikely I’ll ever get rid of any of them.”

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We believe small streams and spring creeks represent the very essence of fly fishing. An up close

and personal experience with native trout evolved to the maximum with anti-predator awareness.

Thomas & Thomas builds small stream rods to deliver precise, delicate presentations at close range.

Rods that cast in a way that you will feel, but the trout won’t – at least until its too late.

WE MAKE RODS FOR STREAMS



WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.WASHINGTONFLYFISHING.COM

“It’s the T&T hands down. Superior rods not only in casting

but in fishing. Go cast one, you’ll see what I mean. Especially

the Helix - the sweet spot on that rod is nine feet long.

Absoluuuuut Butter.”

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Horizon II Medium fast action, the perfect compromise between precision and power.

The Horizon II is considered by many to be the perfect all round trout rod and for this reason there are many anglers who will use nothing else. Utilizing T&T’s exclusive Bi-Angular Fiber Technology (BAFT) results in a blank that simply feels lighter and more responsive than other rods. The Horizon series has been a stalwart of our rod line up for a number of years. With the improvements made for the second generation, now more than ever, these are the small stream rods you will want to grow old together with.

The detail: Dark blue blank, western grip, up-locking black anodized reel seat, bubinga wood spacer.

Helix Medium action for casters that seek maximum feel.

In the lightest line weights the Helix series seems tailor-made for small stream work. The medium action facilitates quick, precise presentations at short range and transmits a comfortable level of ‘feel’ even with a short line. Should the need arise to place a longer cast upstream, you will find the Helix possesses plenty of reserve yet still delivers the fly with satisfying finesse.

The detail: Dark blue blank, western grip, up-locking pewter reel seat, bubinga wood spacer.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankHE 863-4 4 Medium 8’6” #3 $725 $363 HE 864-4 4 Medium 8’6” #4 $725 $363 HE 904-4 4 Medium 9’0” #4 $730 $365

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankHII 903-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #3 $725 $363 HII 904-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #4 $730 $365


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We know larger rivers present even larger challenges.

Longer casts, bulkier flies, stronger winds. The performance of you and your

rod will determine how well you overcome them. For rivers, Thomas & Thomas

builds crisper rods for lazer-like accuracy without ever sacrificing the ability to

cushion the connection between light tippets and large fish.

WE MAKE RODS FOR RIVERS

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankHII 905-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #5 $735 $368 HII 906-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #6 $740 $370

Horizon IIMedium fast action, the perfect compromise between precision and power.

The Horizon II is considered by many to be the perfect all round trout rod and for this reason there are many anglers who will use nothing else. Utilizing T&T’s exclusive Bi-Angular Fiber Technology (BAFT) results in a blank that simply feels lighter and more responsive than other rods. The Horizon series has been a stalwart of our rod line up for a number of years. With the improvements made for the second generation, now more than ever, these are the river rods you will want to grow old together with.

The detail: Dark blue blank, western grip, up-locking black anodized reel seat, bubinga wood spacer.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankHE 905-4 4 Medium 9’0” #5 $735 $368 HE 906-4 4 Medium 9’0” #6 $740 $370

HelixMedium action for casters that seek maximum feel.

In the mid line weights the Helix series is tailor-made for dry fly fishing. The medium action facilitates quick, precise presentations at all but the furthest distances and transmits a comfortable level of ‘feel’, even with a short line. Should the need arise to place a longer cast upstream you will find the Helix possesses plenty of reserve yet still delivers the fly with satisfying finesse.

The detail: Dark blue blank, western grip, up-locking pewter reel seat, bubinga wood spacer.



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Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankNS 905-4 4 Fast 9’0” #5 $775 $387

NS 5Fast action trout rod for big water and big fish – no sanctuary.

We’ve been receiving more and more requests for a faster five in a four-piece configuration. Here it is - we’re delighted to deliver the NS 5 (the NS denoting ‘no sanctuary’). Developed in close collaboration with our casting consultant Jonathan Huff, this is a rod for big water and big fish - a rod for the Delaware, the Deerfield and the wider rivers of the West. A rod that takes inspiration from our fast action Vector series, configures it in to four pieces, increases modulus and tensile strength and blasts fast, five weight performance to a whole new level.

The detail: Dark olive blank, western grip, up locking clear anodized reel seat, black spacer.

W W W . T H O M A S A N D T H O M A S . C O M

“An old friend is back in town. Thomas & Thomas - under new management, is back at IFTD 2011 with

some truly inspired new offerings. First let me say that every T&T rod we cast impressed us but our

recommendation is the 9’ 5 wt ‘No Sanctuary’. The first time this rod loaded I thought WOW. This 4

piece feels and casts like a 1 piece. It has the power to cast to the backing and the delicacy you need

for a spring creek. Its the closest thing to perfection I’ve cast.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON GINKANDGASOLINE.COM

NEW 2012 R O D NEW 2012 R O D

SSSMedium fast action for the challenges of anadromous fish.

With two-handed rods seemingly ubiquitous on many famous salmon and steelhead rivers, at times it seems as though single-hander’s have been forgotten. That’s not the case here at T&T. The new SSS rods are designed to offer salmon and steelhead anglers the ultimate balance of sensitivity and fish fighting prowess. These rods are deadly accurate for dry fly work and perfectly capable of lifting a long line off the water as you step and swing flies through holding water in the search for majestic, migratory fish.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, full wells grip, anodized black up-locking reel seat.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankSSS 967-4 4 Med/Fast 9’6” #7 $780 $390 SSS 968-4 4 Med/Fast 9’6” #8 $780 $390

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Nowhere are the demands on the angler and his

tackle more acute than in saltwater.

Delivering fast, accurate casts to moving targets in

howling winds is often the order of the day. It’s arguably

the most difficult challenge in fly fishing and one that is

dear to Thomas & Thomas’s heart. From our center of

excellence in Islamorada, Florida we develop rods that

edge the odds in favor of the angler. Rods with the power

to deliver the fly, set the hook and fight the fish – ruthless,

uncompromising rods.

WE MAKE RODS FOR THE SALT



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Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankTNT 907S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #7 $800 $400 TNT 908S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #8 $800 $400 TNT 909S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #9 $800 $400 TNT 910S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #10 $825 $413 TNT 911S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #11 $850 $425 TNT 912S-4 4 Fast 9’0” #12 $850 $425

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankHII 906S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #6 $745 $373 HII 907S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #7 $755 $378 HII 908S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #8 $760 $380 HII 909S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #9 $765 $383 HII 910S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #10 $780 $390 HII 911S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #11 $790 $395 HII 912S-4 4 Med/Fast 9’0” #12 $810 $405 HII 8613S 2 Fast 8’6” #13 $820 $410 HII 86BW 2 Fast 8’6” #14-16 $955 $478


“Thomas & Thomas rods are very highly rated. I have been

a guide for a long time and its all I will fish. Their rods are as

perfect as you will find.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON FIELDANDSTREAM.COM

NEW 2012 R O D

TNT

As saltwater anglers we endure a love-hate relationship with the ever-present wind. You know it and we know it – the biggest fish get caught on the windiest days. The new Thomas & Thomas TNT Saltwater Series is designed to ensure that you are equipped to deliver heavy flies in to relentless winds with an unprecedented level of power and accuracy. And if the fish changes course simply pick it up, shoot in to the back cast and lay it back out. This is a rod for advanced casters and die-hards of the flats. If you pray that tomorrow your favorite weather girl calls for clear skies and 20 mph winds then you owe it to yourself to check out the TNT series – pure dynamite.

The detail: Dark red blank, full wells grip, up-locking clear anodized reel seat.

Horizon II Medium fast action, the perfect compromise between precision and power.

Built with T&T’ s exclusive Bi-Angular Fiber Technology (BAFT), the Horizon II Series feels lighter and more responsive than other saltwater fly rods. But the reason Horizon II’s have so many obsessed fans is crystal clear on the first cast. The HII’ s Dual Helical graphite fibers are aligned with lazer accuracy, enhancing the transfer of energy throughout your cast, producing an unmatched level of line feel. Enhanced line feel magnifies the rod load allowing you to intuitively step on the power with split-second timing. Result: tight loops, power, and unmatched distance.

The detail: Dark blue blank, full wells grip, up-locking black anodized reel seat.

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Overhead, Switch, Skagit, Scandi or Spey. Whatever your preferred flavor.

Are two hands really better than one? The answer is definitely – sometimes. Thomas & Thomas has

been at the forefront of North American development in this field since the introduction of our double

handed rods in the 1980’s. Many of the most advanced casters in the world have name-checked T&T as

the best two handed rods around. We design rods for energy efficiency enabling you to cover big water

in search of big fish – the fish of a thousand casts. Long heads or short heads, on top or down deep, we

design rods that allow you to paint the pool one smooth stroke at a time.

WE MAKE RODS FOR TWO HANDS

SpeyClassic progressive taper, the benchmark against which all other spey rods are judged.

T&T’s Spey Series has a classic progressive taper designed to maximize your Single Spey, Spira l Cast, Double Spey or Circle C. Outstanding for heavy shooting head lines, bulky flies and big water, its smooth crisp action will load fast and shoot far, with enough delicacy to turn over a #8 Stonefly. Whether you’re on the hunt for giant Atlantic salmon on the Kola Peninsula or steelhead on classic North American rivers, elegantly crafted Thomas and Thomas Spey rods exceed the expectations of today’s two handed casters.

The detail: Dark blue blank, two handed grip, down locking big game anodized pewter reel seat.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankDH 1307-3 3 Progressive 13’ #7 $915 $458 DH 1208-4 4 Progressive 12’ #8 $965 $483 DH 1308-4 4 Progressive 13’ #8 $990 $495 DH 1309-4 4 Progressive 13’ #9 $990 $495 DH 1409-5 5 Progressive 14’ #9 $1,045 $523 DH 1510-5 5 Progressive 15’ #10 $1,055 $528



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Switch Medium fast action for effortless casting with one or two hands.

The Switch movement continues to gather momentum and as a fly fishing category we can now firmly state that Switch is here to stay. With this in mind we’ve beefed up our Switch series for 2012. Each new model comes in a four-piece configuration and offers a level of feel and versatility that will appeal to trout, steelhead and salmon anglers alike. These rods offer a moderate fast action for effortless single and double handed casting. The culmination of two years of experimentation by T&T rod designer, Tom Dorsey, our prototype models have already found favor among trout nympher’s, summer steelheader’s and in the case of the 11’6” 7 weight, as the perfect rod for Atlantic salmon fishing from the canoe - Canadian style.

The detail: Natural grey graphite blank, switch grip, up locking clear anodized reel seat, black spacer.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankSW 1006-4 4 Med/Fast 10’ #6 $855 $428 SW 1007-4 4 Med/Fast 10’ #7 $865 $433 SW 1008-4 4 Med/Fast 10’ #8 $865 $433 SW 1167-4 4 Med/Fast 11’6” #7 $885 $443

NEW 2012 R O D

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.ANGLINGREPORT.COM


“The Thomas & Thomas Double Handed rod is an

utter delight to cast. If you don’t have one you are

missing a wonderful experience.”

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Good times, great friends, beautiful places and memorable fish.

There comes a point in every trip, in every season and in every angling career

when you just want to sit back and savor the enormous pleasures of a life framed

by fly fishing.

At Thomas & Thomas we take our role seriously. We believe that an appreciation

for fine tackle, handcrafted with pride, is an integral component of our sport’s

magical allure. When you’ve just watched your son catch his first trout or your

oldest friend land his largest tarpon, we want it to be a Thomas & Thomas rod

that’s by your side. These are the moments that make it all worthwhile – for you

and for us.

WE MAKE RODS WITH HEART AND SOUL



“Designed by rod building legend Tom Dorsey, to replicate some of his

favourite bamboo actions, the T&T Heirlooms are wonderfully progressive

fiberglass rods. No less a glass rod expert than Rich Margiotta thinks the T&T’s

might be the best rods ever produced and its hard to argue.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.TROUTUNDERGROUND.COM

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Heirloom Replicating the sweet action of bamboo with durable fiberglass.

For today’ s angling purists, who delight in a fly rod that “paints” the fly on the water, T&T created the Heirloom Series. Heirloom’s action is beyond sweet and subtle; just close your eyes while casting and you’ ll feel the smooth recovery of high-end bamboo. Achieved by using the latest generation of high-tech glass fibers, our Heirloom Series is designed to replicate bamboo’ s classic action in rich fly fishing tradition.

The detail: Olive blank, western grip, uplocking bright reel seat, bubinga spacer.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod BlankFR 763-3 3 Subtle 7’6” #3 $675 $338 FR 764-3 3 Subtle 7’6” #4 $675 $338 FR 765-3 3 Subtle 7’6” #5 $675 $338 FR 804-3 3 Subtle 8’0” #4 $675 $338 FR 805-3 3 Subtle 8’ #5 $675 $338

IndividualistThe world’s finest collector grade bamboo fly rods.

Our finest bamboo fly rods are designed with a complex taper that turns from a delicate tip top to the distinctive T&T swelled butt, and come with an extra tip. Built from the finest individually selected Tonkin cane, the flamed bamboo is complemented by translucent and cinnamon edging guide wraps, along with medium brown ferrule wraps.

Appointments• Rods for #2, #3 and #4 lines feature a nickel silver butt cap and oxidized black

sliding ring, with burled walnut reel seat spacer and Cigar grip.• Rods for #5, #6, #7 and #8 lines are fitted with hand-buffed nickel silver up-

locking reel seat, mortised burled walnut spacer and Western grip.• Individualist Collector Grade rods have two mirror image tips, made from the same

culm of bamboo with identical node positioning.

All the above rods are available in 3 piece configurations for an upgrade price of $750.

Model Pieces Action Length Line Rod Collectors GradeBaby Creek 2 Sweet 6’6” #3 $3,150 $3,750 The Gnat 2 Sweet 6’6” #4 $3,150 $3,750 The TTT 2 Sweet 7’0” #2 $3,150 $3,750 Trico 2 Sweet 7’0” #3 $3,150 $3,750 Midge 2 Sweet 7’0” #4 $3,150 $3,750 Caenis 2 Sweet 7’6” #3 $3,150 $3,750 Specialist 2 Sweet 7’6” #4 $3,150 $3,750 Hendrickson 2 Sweet 7’6” #5 $3,150 $3,750 Limestoner 2 Sweet 8’0” #4 $3,150 $3,750 Beaverkill 2 Sweet 8’0” #5 $3,150 $3,750 Henry’s Fork 2 Sweet 8’6” #5 $3,150 $3,750 Montana 2 Sweet 8’6” #6 $3,150 $3,750 Grilse 2 Sweet 8’6” #7 $3,250 $3,950 Salmon 2 Sweet 8’6” #8 $3,250 $3,950 Saltwater 2 Sweet 9’0” #9 $3,500 $4,200 Switch 2 Sweet 10’0” #7 $3,950 $4,600


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Thomas & Thomas was founded in 1969 by rod builders, Tom Dorsey and Tom Maxwell.

Their background in bamboo possessed the two Tom’s with a rare and

uncompromising obsession for detail. To their minds, the ‘labor of love’

involved in constructing collector-grade bamboo was too precious to

be tainted by anything but the finest cork, components and finishes to

complete the rod.

The genius of T&T was in upholding the same obsession for detail as they began experimenting with new graphite materials.

Dozens of blanks could be built in the time it took to build one from

bamboo. For many, this meant the ‘plastic’ rods were not worthy

of the same attention in terms of their handles, reel seats, ferrules,

guides and wraps. T&T took the opposite view and raised the bar for

graphite excellence.

Today, this ethos is imprinted upon our DNA.

Every T&T employee is empowered to inspect and reject rods at each stage

of the build process. A speck of dust in the paint and the rod gets rejected

when it arrives to be ferruled. An imperfect ferrule and the rod is rejected

when it arrives to be mounted. Nobody at Thomas & Thomas is paid based

on the quantity they produce, rather everyone is judged on the quality they

put out.

Annually, we make fewer than a hundred bamboo rods, a few hundred glass rods and a few thousand graphite rods.

Our attention to detail is consistent across our entire line. Aesthetically,

our rods are rated as ‘second to none’ by fly fishing enthusiasts around

the world. It’s the Thomas & Thomas ‘Look’ – the look of the rods you’ll

eventually own.

THIS IS OUR STORY

TRUE TO OUR ROOTS – THE T&T ‘LOOK’

Not many companies survive as long as we have by making fine fly rods

in the USA so our history is a special one.

Mixing a storied bamboo workshop with innovative graphite production fascinates

non-conformists. Yes its eccentric, but to the man on the street, so is fly fishing.

Fortunately, kindred spirits seek us out and the Thomas & Thomas legend lives on.



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We take great pride in building rods that are pleasing to the arm as well as the eye.

We build rods that communicate. Rods that prompt you to intuitively

adjust your stroke to produce the perfect cast. We believe it’s not always

about building rods that are faster or lighter or stronger. It’s about building

performance rods that get the job done, time after time.

When it comes to our design philosophy we tell it like it is and try to avoid blinding you with science.

That’s not to say there isn’t any – the quest for fly rod perfection is a

never-ending journey. Tom Dorsey was among the first rod builders to start

experimenting with graphite back in the 1970’s. Today, he remains obsessed

with pushing the boundaries to find new materials and tapers that improve

performance. Dorsey calls it ‘tinkering’ but, in fairness, it takes a lot more

than that to produce rods that feel like the rods you’ll eventually own.

ALWAYS AN EYE TO THE FUTURE – THE T&T ‘FEEL’


“I had the chance of spending some time in the T&T factory in

Massachusetts. I was able to interview some of the craftsmen and

women who told my listeners about their jobs. I quickly realised how

dedicated the employees were in producing a fine product. They talked

about quality control with pride. Everyone from the office junior to the

master craftsmen were proud of the label Made in the USA.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON WWW.FISHING.CO.UK

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WE MAKE THIS SERVICECOMMITMENT TO YOU

USA & Canada – Authorized DealersWe sell through a network of quality fly shops that know and

understand the T&T product range. We view these shops as partners

and they are pivotal in assisting us to serve you. They also assist us

in new product development, ensuring we evolve as they and their

customers do.

Visit thomasandthomas.com and enter your state or province to find your closest shop.

WHERE TO BUYOur customer service will exude the same quality as our rods.When you call or email Thomas & Thomas you will receive a prompt

response. Even if you have a query that doesn’t relate directly to one

of our products we’ll do our best to help you. A wealth of fly fishing

knowledge resides within these four walls and we’re happy to share it.

We stand behind our rods with an original owner, lifetime warranty.We had a tough time with this one for a while, made some mistakes,

allowed a backlog to build, let some customers down and they let

us know about it. We apologized sincerely and are grateful to our

customers who termed this period our mid-life crisis.

Our repair turnaround times are now better than they’ve ever beenWe have learned from our mistakes and have now put a dedicated

team in place to handle this important area of our business. That

we tarnished our reputation in the first place is a source of immense

regret but it will not happen again – that’s our commitment to you.



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Authorized International DistributorsWe have a great network of distributors serving many countries

around the world. Again these organizations are our partners and we

have worked closely with them to ensure that physical distances and

language barriers do not impede your ability to purchase and enjoy

Thomas & Thomas products.

Visit thomasandthomas.com and enter your country to find your closest distributor.

Can’t locate a stockist for the T&T rod you wish to purchase?

Please feel free to call the Thomas & Thomas factory and we will be happy to assist you.

Our hours of business are 9 a.m - 5 p.m EST, Monday thru Friday and our telephone number is +1 (413) 475-3840. Alternatively you can email [email protected].

WHERE TO BUY


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F I N E F L Y F I S H I N G

Thomas & Thomas627 Barton Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301

Phone: (413) 475-3840 Fax: (413) 475-3673

[email protected]

www.thomasandthomas.com

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