Lightly used condition with some grip soiling and cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps
The sleeve over ferrules fit together perfectly with silver witness marks for easy alignment
The handsome agate stripping guide is a yellowish tan with dark gray bands
The reel remains in excellent and original condition with some surface wear and fading
An excellent example of the rodmakers art and this rod belongs in any collection of fine bamboo rods
HL Leonard Hunt Special 49-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Two Handed Fly Rod Lightly used condition with someAn H. L. Leonard Hunt Special 49 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #8443 which dates to 1984, just post Maxwell. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces. Fast DF action. Lightly used condition with the start of cosmetic ferrule cracks , a bit of guide brassing and a tiny bit of hardware brassing. The grip has been sanded, leaving it somewhat rough. Just post Tom Maxwell at Leonard the company went to belt sanding nodes down