Leonard 49-6 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #6

Leonard 49-6 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #6A nice HL Leonard model 49 6 Hunt Pattern bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. Weighs 4. 3 ounces. Fast DF action. Near mint condition with lawn cast brassing to the inside of the guides and a hint of a ring impression on the curly maple seat spacer. The grip still has the original shrink plastic in place. Serial #81190 dates this to 1981 right around the tail end of the Tom Maxwell period, I suspect just barely past it. The rod

Fully bound in dark green bonded leather

You won't find another reel of this quality being made today

A fine example of the Dingley Perfect

The wood spacer looks like mortised stabilized figured maple

One small chip/crack in the agate line guide

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and bright nickle silver hardware with rope knurling accents

Feels a bit quicker than the usual Howells to me