Leonard 40H fly rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'10" The most stunningly lovely large

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

It has become harder to find craftsmen willing to do fine varnish work but John Gallas is one of those willing to go the extra mile

This is the latest creation from Fred Balling who has been working on recreations of a number of classic reels over the years

both fresh and salt water

We're delighted to offer this Maxwell Leonard for sale again (the last owner decided he needed to thin his collection a bit)

Leonard 40H fly rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'10" The most stunningly lovely largeA nice Leonard 40H 7 fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #7 line. Serial #1943. 4 3 8 oz with a medium fast action. Although the grip is discolored, the rest of the rod is in exceptional condition, just a tiny amount of brassing to the ferrules. The varnish is in good condition and typical of the period. Wrapped in 326 red with bands of purple and red at the keeper and male ferrules. Keeper 1 flat right. The serial # is lettered 1 flat left on