Leonard Duracane Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6

Leonard Duracane Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6A nice Leonard Duracane fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. Serial number #3019. 3. 9 ounces. 1975 or 1976 manufacture date. Good used condition. The grip has been cleaned and the guides show a modest amount of wear. There is a small amount of brassing to the ferrules and hardware. Medium slow action could also use a #5 line to speed it up a bit. The cane is impregnated and is a wheat straw color in a three up node pattern. The wraps

Brass ribbed foot

Abercrombie & Fitch Split Shot Tin

The reel diameter is 3 5/8" and has a capacity of WF8F and 100 yards 18# dacron backing

Retail price for a new case is $200

The tube features brass fittings and Scott logo

and unaltered ribbed brass foot

It's easy to see why so many rod makers study the tapers of Powell

The reels were made almost entirely of nickel silver and are absolutely stunning

One small mark on the edge of the spool and evidence on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod

Another one-of-a-kind item for the discerning collector

Hardy's Canadian distributor at that time

Shaft varnish is 99% with a few tiny chips