HL Leonard 47-3 Catskill Special Fly Rod 6'6" 3/2 #3

HL Leonard 47-3 Catskill Special Fly Rod 6'6" 3/2 #3A nice HL Leonard model 47 3 catskill special fly rod, 6'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. built for a #3 line. Serial # 89110A. 3 ounces. Possible lawncast but otherwise mint condition. Fast action 3 weight small stream rod. One snake guide below the tip top has been "squeezed" and an attempt to repair it has scuffed the oxidation. This does not appear to affect the castability of the rod. I made this rod approximately during 1990 1993 for Larry foster to maintain

allowing for free spool in addition to a very strong click pawl operation

Frame diameter 3 3/4"

George 3 3/8" fly reel with three-screw latch from the 1930's with un-blemished agate line guide

Don't miss out as you may not see another one like it in a very long time

The rod balances wonderfully in the hand with great recovery

It features an exceptionally smooth disc drag system

The rod weighs in at a svelte 2 1/2 oz

This is a single action variation of the 00 so it only weighs 8

The script remains bold and clean

For sale here is a fine example of the Hardy Cerolene Line Dressing Tin

The winding check and ferrules are wrapped in a dark cinnamon with chestnut and honey tipping

For sale here is a Peerless Model 1 1/2A fly reel in excellent condition with honest use marks