Maxwell Leonard 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'7" A nice Paul Young Perfectionist

A nice Paul Young Perfectionist fly rod

Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in original and stellar condition

Fast action but flexes down 90% of the rod

rather than cast

Capacity is DT7 plus 150 yds 30# backing

Maxwell Leonard 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'7" A nice Paul Young PerfectionistAn absolutely superb HL Leonard 39M 5 fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips for a #5 line. Serial #426 which gives this a 1979 manufacture date. As mint as mint is possible. The original paper and gummed strips are still on the grip with Bob Taylor's initials inked on them, and the whole grip is also covered with heat shrink plastic. Blond cane, 3 up node pattern construction, tan wraps with brown at the ferrules, dark red at the keeper, ferrules, and tip